Kim Gusman is the President and CEO of the California Employers Association (CEA).  CEA provides employers with Peace of Mind through training, recruiting and HR compliance solutions.  CEA is a not for profit human resource association, founded in 1937, that assists more than 25,000 businesses throughout California. 

Kim 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.  In addition to her role as CEO, Kim is a founding member of the Employers Association of America and an active member of Associations West, serving on the Capital Region Council.  Active with over a dozen workforce development boards across the state, she served on the Sacramento Works Board from 2004-2018 and is on their Board of Directors again this year.