West Valley City
Kimberly Foster, IPMA-CP, has extensive experience in human resources, currently serving as Human Resources Manager for West Valley City since September 2015. Previous roles at West Valley City include Senior Human Resources Analyst and Human Resources Analyst II, with a focus on FMLA, disability management, workers' compensation, risk and safety training, employee development, and compliance with OSHA regulations. Prior to this, Kimberly worked as General Manager at Silver Fork Lodge from June 2011 to September 2015, managing over 50 employees and overseeing various operational functions such as hiring, training, event planning, and social media management. Kimberly holds a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from the University of Maine, obtained between 2004 and 2010.
West Valley City
Economic development has continued to be a priority for West Valley City's leaders. Business parks like Lake Park Corporate Center, West Ridge Commerce Park, Decker Lake Business District and Metro Business Park include corporate headquarters, regional offices and world-wide distribution centers for companies like Verizon Wireless, Frito Lay, Backcountry.com, United Parcel Service (UPS) and Discover Card. Economic development activities in the heart of the city include a complete redevelopment of Valley Fair Mall, and an all-new transit oriented development, Fairbourne Station. West Valley City has long celebrated its cultural diversity. The 2010 Census Report estimated the size of the non-white community at almost 35 percent. Fulfilling the dream of former Mayor Gearld L. Wright, the city broke ground on the Utah Cultural Celebration Center in 2002, creating a space where cultures could come together to celebrate with one another. Since opening, the Utah Cultural Celebration Center has hosted hundreds of cultural events. Recreation opportunities abound in West Valley City. Two golf courses and more than 20 parks provide ample green space, while the 96,000 square foot Family Fitness Center and the Harman Senior Recreation Center provide recreation and fitness activities for all ages.