An accomplished and passionate public relations strategist, Kimberly Park established her communications career as a media spokesperson for U.S. rice farmers and millers, traveling nationwide to speak on their behalf before ultimately directing all facets of national marketing activities for the $6 billion industry, including programs targeted to media and consumers, as well as the food service, food processing and retail trade. After launching KPC in 2005, Park quickly made her mark evident, introducing many of Houston's most buzzed-about dining and shopping venues to media and the general public. Today she is highly regarded as a respected leader and instrumental force among the city's restaurant and retail industries.Park’s creative efforts have garnered unprecedented national publicity for those she has represented, including: Good Morning America, NBC’s Today Show, CBS Early Show, The Tonight Show, CNN, Food Network, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, New York Times, Food & Wine, Bon Appetít, Good Housekeeping, Southern Living, Texas Monthly and more. Today, she and her talented team of pr pros have built a reputation as a crew clients and media can count on.Park’s creative writing skills and marketing savvy has earned her numerous pr and marketing awards, including “Restaurant Marketer of the Year” from the American Marketing Association, Award of Excellence for “Corporate Consumer Education Materials” from the International Association of Culinary Professionals, Award of Excellence for “Writing: Special Projects” from the International Association of Business Communicators” and Gold Excalibur Award for “Marketing Communications” from PRSA.Park received her Bachelor of Science degree from Stephen F. Austin State University, who has since honored her as a “Distinguished Graduate” for her success in the culinary field. She has served as National Chair for the Food & Beverage Section of PRSA and President of the Houston Culinary Guild.