Joe Kimmel

Founder / Chairman Emeritus

Joe has a true passion for the industry and the people involved. He has built a company based on the foundation of service, trust, and integrity. More than 35 years later, he is still an active leader within the company as Chairman.

Joe holds BS degrees in both Nuclear Engineering and Mathematics from the University of Nevada at Reno.

He is known as an authentic, inspirational, and charismatic leader, a lover of the arts, and an avid humanitarian. Joe has a passionate love of God and family. Four of his seven children are currently key employees at Kimmel & Associates.

Joe believes deeply that his purpose is to serve others, and both his life and his business reflect that belief. Under his leadership, Kimmel & Associates has become the best executive search firm in the world.

We sat down with Joe and asked him the following:

• Do you have a favorite quote?
  “Never, never, never give up.” - Winston Churchill