Kim had a grounded rural upbringing before joining the armed forces where she reached the rank of Sergeant and was fortunate to have travelled to a great many places in the world when she was air crew with the Air Force.

Kim has a practical attitude and is highly organised in her endeavours. Having a grounded rural upbringing before joining the armed forces where she reached the rank of sergeant and was fortunate to have travelled to a great many places in the world when she was air crew with the Air Force. She has hosted and met many dignitaries which also included the Queen.

To most she has a quiet demeanor but she is a perfectionist at heart and likes to see things done right.