Kim is originally from Sioux Falls SD and grew up on a small family grain and livestock farm there. After attending the University of South Dakota, Kim has worked in the seed and grain business starting in 1976; first in Thief River Falls MN, then with Arrowhead in Fargo ND before co-founding Agassiz in 1985. Kim is active in the agricultural industry as a member of the North Dakota State Seed Commission, on the board of directors of the American Seed Trade Association, and on the Minnesota Seed Program Advisory Group. Kim is a past council member of ND Agriculture in the Classroom, past president of the Northern Seed Trade Association, Field Seed Institute of North America, and North Dakota Agriculture Association. Away from Agassiz Kim has been active in supporting his church as council president and serving on several committees. Kim and his wife Sandy have been married since 1976, have 3 children and 7 grandchildren who all enjoy spending time together at the lake cabin.