Black Hawk College has appointed Kim Goodley of Annawan as Associate Vice President – External Relations and Executive Director of East Campus Foundation. She will begin this new position based out of the East Campus on Monday, Dec. 2.

In this role, Goodley will oversee marketing and public relations, fundraising and legislative priorities.

“I am honored to be working with great people that support the next generation and foster strong communities that nurture growth and success,” she said.
 
Goodley started her education with an associate degree from Black Hawk College then transferred to Augustana College where she earned a bachelor's degree in business management. She also has an MBA from St. Ambrose University.
 
Goodley served as the marketing director at Blackhawk State Bank before a 24-year career with John Deere where she was afforded many opportunities to develop a unique skill set focused on employee experience, brand, communication and culture. Some of the work she is most proud of is her work through the John Deere Foundation which focused on food insecurity, education and community development. She recently served 5.5 years on the Black Hawk College Board of Trustees.
 
“Returning to Black Hawk College in this capacity, is special to me; I get to give back to the place that shaped my educational journey and future success,” she said.
 
“Kim Goodley’s extensive background in marketing, public relations and fundraising, combined with her deep love for Black Hawk College and our community, makes her the perfect fit to lead our external relations and foundation efforts,” Black Hawk College President Dr. Jeremy Thomas added.
 
“We are excited to see the impact of her leadership,” he said.
 
Black Hawk College serves all or part of nine counties in northwestern Illinois. The college’s East Campus is located five miles south of Kewanee in Galva, IL, while the college’s district office is located at the Quad-Cities Campus in Moline.