Kim Lovan serves as Associate Vice President and Executive Managing Director at Black & Veatch, overseeing sectors such as Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals, Personal Care, and Micro Electronics. Additionally, Lovan leads the NextGen Ag team, focusing on innovative agricultural technologies including cell-cultured meat and indoor vertical farms. Concurrently, Kim Lovan holds the position of Secretary on the Board of Directors for BioKansas, contributing to the development of a robust life science network in the Kansas and Kansas City area. Previous roles include Co-Owner at One Up Training and Evaluation Specialist at Honeywell FM&T. Education includes a BA in Business Administration from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and William Jewell College.