Kimberly Van Dyk

Kimberly Van Dyk serves as the Planning & Community Revitalization Director and Downtown Development Director for the City of Wilson, which houses the divisions of Planning, Community Development, and Downtown Development. In conjunction, she serves as in-kind Executive Director for two non-profit entities, Wilson Downtown Development Corporation and Wilson Downtown Properties.

Ms. Van Dyk has over 20 years of experience in planning, historic preservation, community development, and downtown and neighborhood business district redevelopment. Prior to her appointment with the city, she was the Founder and Executive Director of Neighborhood Ventures, Director of the Neighborhood Business Specialist Program, and Assistant Director of South East Economic Development in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She holds a Masters of Public Administration degree, a graduate certificate in nonprofit and government leadership and administration, and Bachelor of Arts degrees in both communications and German language, all from Western Michigan University.