Cabinet Members
Kimberly K. Hood
Having worked in private industry and served in numerous public policy positions, Kimberly K. Hood brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to government. In 2006, she was appointed by Governor Jon Huntsman as Executive Director for the Department of Administrative Services. A current member of Governor Gary Herbert's Cabinet, her department oversees the construction of new state and higher education buildings, risk management, fleet operations, central finance, purchasing and all other general services for government agencies.
While in the private sector she served as the Chief Administrative and Financial Officer for the Oquirrh Institute, a not-for-profit public policy center organized by former Governor Michael O. Leavitt and industry leaders to work out innovative solutions for difficult problems. She also served as Sales Manager for CBI/Equifax, Inc. in Portland, Oregon.
Today her greatest challenge is to streamline government operations and introduce change management initiatives. To this end, she recognizes opportunities to improve government operations through greater use of a new shared services efficiency model. The new model allows agencies to concentrate scarce resources on mission critical programs, while at the same time empowering teams of experts to achieve economies of scale/skill by seamlessly providing back office high volume services. The Comprehensive Shared Services Data Report focuses on customer need and satisfaction. By providing web-based information on accounting, contracts, leases, fleet management, procurement, building construction, and other general services, customers are able to allocate more time to their specific mission programs. The end result is the delivery of more efficient programs, products, and services for the public.
In 2009, Kim served as President of the National Association of State Chief Administrators. In 2011, she became a Group Leader for the Shared Services Community of Practice, Leadership for a Networked World at Harvard University. She is an active member of the Women's Tech Council in Utah.
Kim earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees in Economics from the University of Utah. Her work concentrated on econometrics, health care, and industrial organization. She and her husband, Robert, have five children and eleven grandchildren. They enjoy spending time with family, friends, and participating in all outdoor activities including golf, skiing, running, and fly-fishing.