James Durian
Chief Executive Officer
With history being an integral aspect of tourism in Marshall, it makes sense that Kimber also serves on the Marshall Historical Society board of directors.
Prior to working at MAEDA, Kimber spent 7 years as the Marketing Manager at the Calhoun County Visitors Bureau, and the 25 years previous to that as a graphic designer. While at the CCVB, she managed the Calhoun County Certified Tourism Ambassador program. Kimber also has served on the board at the Battle Creek Regional History Museum and Leila Arboretum, and also on the committee that brought the Fantasy Forest to Battle Creek. She has a degree in Advertising from Michigan State University.
In her spare time, Kimber is an artist and a muralist. Marshall murals include the Marshall Vintage Postcard mural in Grand Street Park, the Marshall Sister City “Views from Koka City” in Peace Park, “America the Beautiful” in the parking lot of VFW Post #4073, the MHS Pool Mural, and the five “Downtown Life” murals across from Marshall Middle School.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
• Advertising Marshall to tourists and group tour operators
• Managing community events, and/or serving on planning committees
• Overseeing the transformation of Bear Creek into a museum and nature preserve
