Kimberly Koontz’s career in donation began at the North Carolina Eye Bank, now Precision Ocular Network, where she served as Communications Center Director. In 2004, she came to HonorBridge as a tissue recovery coordinator and has dedicated more than 20 years to the organization. Over that time, she has held a variety of leadership roles, including call center manager and director of tissue services, before becoming Chief Operating Officer in 2017, a position she held for nine years before being named President & CEO in 2026.

A proud North Carolina native, Kim holds a Bachelor of Science degree from North Carolina State University and a Master of Public Health degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She lives in Winston-Salem with her husband and two children.