Kim Lentine graduated from Michigan State University with dual degrees in Business Accounting from the Eli Broad College of Business and Social Relations, Political Science from the James Madison College. After graduating from MSU, she started her career at Ernst & Young, LLP in the Audit practice based in the Chicago office.  After 3 years in public accounting, she accepted a position at Kraft Foods North America in Northfield, Illinois where she held multiple positions in both accounting and finance. 

After 6 years in Chicago, Kim and her husband Bill decided to move back to the Detroit area to be closer to family.  Kim transitioned into a finance role at Delphi where she stayed for 11 years working both full time and part time as she started her family.  During her time at Delphi, she held a variety of both financial analysis and accounting roles. She is proficient in accounting month end close procedures and financial planning and analysis including budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.

After the birth of her 4th child, she decided to take some time for her family and exited the workforce.  She very much enjoyed her time at home but became interested in returning to work in a different role.  She had 19 years of accounting and finance experience at multiple organizations, and she wanted to leverage that experience into another career.

The timing worked out perfectly with the opportunity at Purple Squirrel Advisors and her youngest daughter starting school full time.  She excitedly moved into the Executive Recruiter role. 

Kim has developed a passion for the recruiting environment, working with both candidates and clients to find that perfect fit!  She perceives it as a privilege to meet new people and being trusted to discuss their interests and backgrounds to determine how she can help them achieve their ultimate career path.

Kim enjoys spending time with her husband Bill, their 4 children and their young Labradoodle.  She enjoys traveling to northern Michigan to spend summers on the lake and loves to try new food dishes from all different cultures!