Kim Gusman

Kim Gusman is the President and CEO of the California Employers Association. She is an experienced HR Generalist, a dynamic speaker, and a proven leader who has been successfully leading CEA since 2002. Thoroughly immersed in human resources and operations for over 25 years, Kim has a variety of HR experience in retail, insurance, and manufacturing environments. Kim exhibits her comprehensive bank of knowledge and crystal-clear strategic guidance with CEA members and staff every day.

Kim earned her BA degree in Business Administration, with a minor in Human Resources, at the University of Puget Sound. Kim is a founding member of the Employers Association of America (EAA) and regularly meets with other HR and association leaders to learn best practices and offer more services for our members. She also serves on the board of directors for the California Society for Association Executives and was a past board member of the California State Workforce Investment Board.

When Kim is not working to provide Peace of Mind for employers, she enjoys visiting her daughters in Austin and San Diego, traveling across the US with her husband, and spending time with family and friends.