Member Spotlight Kim Cowperthwait

Name:  Kim Cowperthwait, CMP, DES         
Occupation: Manager, Meetings & Special Events
Planner or Supplier: Planner
Current Employer: New Jersey Association for Justice
Member Since: 2018

How did you get your start in the industry?
My first job in the industry was working for a third-party marketing firm who handles pharma dinner meetings in and around the Philadelphia area.

How many years have you been in the industry?
17 years

What is your favorite thing about our industry?
The end result! Seeing your hard work, long hours and yes, of course those stressful times all come together for the stakeholders.

What is the best career advice you’ve received?
Treat everyone the same, regardless of their title. 

What is the most memorable event you have planned, or client experience you have had?
A National Sales Meetings in Marco Island for three years straight – the hotel and staff felt like home.  Great time, amazing memories and learned so much!

If you were not in this industry, what would you be doing right now?
I would be the owner of a Hallmark Store.

What is your favorite book?
The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom

Who would you like to be for a day?
My younger self

If you could invite one famous or noted people (past or present) to dinner who would you choose?
My mother who has passed – she is famous to me.

What is your all-time favorite movie?
“Nobody puts Baby in a Corner” – Dirty Dancing

What do you love about MPI NJ?
The network and knowledge base of the members and of course, serving on the board.