Employee Spotlight – Kimberlee Dobbins
- Employee name: Kimberlee Dobbins
- Where were you born and where is your hometown? Born in Newport News, grew up there and in York County, VA
- What division and position do you work for? VBCC, Sustainability Coordinator
- How many years have you worked for the CVB? 17
- How many years have you worked for the City of Va. Beach? 17
- What is the best vacation you’ve been on? My honeymoon in St. Maarten – great French food, beaches, snorkeling, and crazy random dogs…
- What is your favorite thing to do in the wonderful City of Virginia Beach? Chill on the beach in the late afternoon
- What is your favorite quote? “You have not failed until you stop trying.”
- Do you have an office nickname? If so what is it? “KD.” Also, because of my work in sustainability (think recycling), I have been called “the Trash Lady” (although I would definitely prefer “the Green Lady”)
- Tell us something about yourself that would surprise us: I’ve been white water rafting down Class 5 rapids in the Gauley River in West Virginia and LOVED IT!
- What do you like to do for fun? I love dining out with friends and family and eating great food; strawberry picking; watching the Pittsburgh Penguins with my hubby; and watching my kids play sports.
- What is one thing you cannot resist? Only one? I’d say most any cake and Krispy Kreme donuts
- What is on your bucket list? I haven’t given it much thought. I’m much more interested in figuring out how to make the most of the here and now.
- What is your hidden talent? If I told you it wouldn’t be hidden!