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 started working in the seed and grain business in 1976; first at the Farmers Elevator in Thief River Falls MN, then with Arrowhead in Fargo ND before co-founding Agassiz in 1985. Kim has been active in the agricultural industry as a past member of the North Dakota State Seed Commission, on past member of the board of directors of the American Seed Trade Association, and 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, past president of the 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 lived in West Fargo since 1978 and have 3 children and 7 grandchildren who all enjoy spending time together at the lake cabin.