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Respectfully,
Lori Kurtzman
Reporter
The Columbus Dispatch
lori.kurtzman@gmail.com
614-404-6706
To Whom It May Concern:
Im writing with an enthusiastic recommendation for Kimball Perry.
I worked with Kimball for more than 20 years, first as a fellow reporter at the
Cincinnati Post and later as a colleague at the Cincinnati Enquirer. Without
hesitation, I can tell you that he is a skilled, loyal, tenacious and talented
communicator who would be an asset in whatever role you choose for him.
Kimballs most obvious qualities are his competitiveness and his persistence. He
believes in doing a job well and will not stop until he accomplishes that. I can recall
multiple occasions when Kimball simply wouldnt let go of a story, simply because
he has pride in his work and really cares about the outcome. He is always willing to
make one more call and write one more draft to make sure he gets it right on
deadline. For a communicator, there is no better asset.
But there is so much more to Kimball than that. As we transformed to a digital
newsroom at the Enquirer, Kimball was a leader and a model of how to change the
way we work. He is adaptable, always looking for a better way to get the job done.
One example: Kimball is a pioneer in using social media to broadcast events live.
Thousands of people around the region could follow court proceedings closely over
Twitter and on video video he shot and edited himself because Kimball changed
the way he worked.
He holds his colleagues accountable for their performance, but not nearly as strictly
as he holds himself. He is well-connected around Greater Cincinnati and Northern
Kentucky, with an ability to translate courts and justice to a mass audience. As
someone outside the media industry now, I would not hesitate to take his call and
know that he will treat me fairly. He is passionate about fair play and equal access
to the justice system, and not afraid to speak truth to power.
But my favorite thing about Kimball is his soft heart. At the Enquirer, we had a
longtime colleague collapse and die in the newsroom. Kimball took ownership
immediately, including filing an obituary for the website within an hour. I could
sooner have walked on the moon than sat down to write a story. The story he wrote
was filled with love and respect for our colleague. In a newsroom filled with grief, he
showed us how to get to the next minute, the next hour and the next day.
I am proud to recommend Kimball, and would be happy to talk more at any time.
Respectfully,
Cliff Peale
Director, Executive Communications
Mercy Health
cliffpeale@gmail.com
Cell: 513-544-1190
I found Kimball to be honest and fair. I didnt like everything he wrote about me,
but I always found him willing to listen and committed to being objective.
Kimball was probably the first reporter in this City to really master social media.
He made his twitter feed something that everyone in the legal and political worlds
felt compelled to keep tabs on throughout the day. I teach at the University of
Cincinnati and some of my students follow him on social media. He spoke to my
class this year and received rave reviews from my students.
Kimball list of sources was extensive as a reporter. His wide range of contacts
across the City will serve him well in the future. He knows the area, its people and
the issues.
Kimball would be an excellent addition to your staff. I recommend him highly.
Feel free to call me on my cell phone, at (513)702-4612 if there is any additional
information I can provide.
Respectfully,
Pat DeWine
Judge, Ohio First District Court of Appeals
Respectfully,
Cliff W. Bishop
Trustee, Sycamore Township, Ohio
Cbishop1@cinci.rr.com
513-673-6265
In the last few years, his Twitter and Facebook accounts became places to find out first and fast
what was happening at the courthouse and for the news of the day.
He would be an asset to you. I recommend him highly.
Respectfully,
Bernie Bouchard
Judge
1000 Main Street Room 160
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Judgebernieb@gmail.com
513-300-5849
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