Kim R. Lewis
Communications & Marketing
Kim joined our staff in August 2008. Kim has impressive graphic design and website experience in Berks, most recently at the Reading Eagle Company where she spent eight years in the Marketing Department. Kim’s primary responsibilities include managing our website, digital newsletters, print publications, press releases, events, and general awareness of the Berks Conservancy. Kim and her husband Tom live in the Kenhorst area and she attended Albright College to obtain her degree in Marketing & Communication. Contact Kim: 610-372-4992 ext. 109 or [email protected]
Lawrence E. Lloyd
Senior Ecologist
Larry joined our staff in June 2002. He had been a BCC volunteer for over ten years and also spends time volunteering for DCNR State Parks and Hawk Mountain Sanctuary. He has over 28 years of experience managing land near his residence in Cumru Township. Larry is responsible for managing all our protected land and conservation easements in Berks County, and facilitates many of our stream and trail projects.Contact Larry: 610-372-4992 ext. 112 or [email protected]
Kimberly J. Murphy, CFRE
President
Kim joined the BCC staff in January 2004 and became President in July that same year. Prior to coming to the Conservancy, Kim was Director of Development at Penn State for nearly 12 years. During her time at Penn State she managed the development, alumni and university relations program for both the Berks Campus in Reading and the Lehigh Valley Campus in Fogelsville. While at Penn State, Kim raised over $17 million for the Berks Campus and Berks-Lehigh Valley College added 39 new endowed funds, managed a successful capital campaign raising $4.7 million and has executed a variety of special events and worked with many volunteers. Kim has served on the board of several charitable organizations in the community including: Beacon House, The American Red Cross-Berks County Chapter, and The Girl Scouts - Great Valley Council. Kim does numerous trainings throughout the community and enjoys sharing her experience in development and non-profit administration with others. Kim and her husband Kevin live in a 200 year old stone farm house that they have enjoyed restoring in Jefferson Township, Berks County. Their twin sons attend Penn State University. Contact Kim: 610-372-4992 ext. 106 or [email protected]
Katherine Z. Seyler
Office & Membership Administrator
Kathy joined our staff in July 2002. She previously worked for GPU Energy in a variety of positions, most recently in the Real Estate Department. Kathy has a degree in Business from Lebanon Valley College and is responsible for all administrative duties of the office as well as database and membership management. Kathy and her husband Lin live in Muhlenberg Township. Contact Kathy: 610-372-4992 ext. 100 or [email protected].
Tami J. Shimp
VP for Development & Community Relations
Tami joined the BCC staff in February 1997 as Environmental Projects Manager. Prior to that time she worked for the Conservancy as an Environmental Intern. Since that time she has held the positions of Land Protection Specialist, Director of Land & Cultural Resources, Senior Conservation Specialist and Director of Development. Tami has a degree in Environmental Resource Management from Pennsylvania State University. Tami, her husband Todd and sons Paul, Charlie & Johnny live in South Heidelberg Township. Contact Tami: 610-372-4992 ext. 110 or [email protected]
