Meet The Team
Our People
FIA employs dedicated and experienced professionals with expert knowledge of timberland investment and management.
Kimberly R. Thornton
Kimberly R. Thornton
Kim Thornton has been with Forest Investment Associates since 2003 as the Real Estate Transactions Coordinator as a member of the Real Estate Transaction Team, working closely with outside counsel in coordinating and finalizing timberland closings relating to both acquisitions and dispositions.
Previous Experience
Prior to joining Forest Investment Associates, Kim was the Executive Assistant for 2 years at ChoicePoint in Alpharetta, GA, assisting the Chairman and CEO. Kim began her career in real estate, spending over 12 years in the Commercial Real Estate industry as part of a legal team working in a paralegal capacity, assisting in the negotiations of regional shopping center leases.
What is your business philosophy?
Integrity, Honesty and Open Communication
Why did you choose this field / career path?
It was a natural fit coming from my previous background in Real Estate.
What is one of the best lessons you’ve learned during your career?
Your opinion counts.
“There is no limit to the amount of good you can do if you don't care who gets the credit.” – Ronald Reagan
Education
Georgia Southern College, 1986