Meet the Team at Highplace Partners LLC

Highplace Partners is a distinguished consulting firm that specializes in two pivotal market sectors: Financial Technology Consulting and People & Culture Solutions. Founded by a dynamic husband and wife team, the firm offers specialized services that are essential for the success of any organization. With over thirty years of combined and targeted experience in their respective domains, Highplace Partners excels in guiding and advising clients to achieve advanced objectives and seamlessly attain their financial and human capital results.


  • Co-Founder and Principal Human Capital Coach

    Operating under Kimberly Virginia DBA, I am a seasoned professional, adept at aligning human resource practices with overarching business goals. With extensive experience ranging from fostering positive company culture, attracting top talent, and enhancing employee engagement through strategic collaboration with executives and leadership teams. A crucial connector between HR functions and business operations, proficient in enhancing employee experiences and boosting organizational performance. Demonstrated expertise in maneuvering through intricate HR environments with exceptional emotional intelligence, applying a strategic perspective to initiatives that catalyze transformative change. I am a leader whose work is characterized by designing and implementing talent-focused programs, effectively partnering with senior executives to align HR strategies with business objectives. I look forward to serving you!


  • Co- Founder and Principal FinTech Consultant

    With over 17 years of distinguished experience in business-to-business sales and management within the Payments and Fintech industry, I have developed a robust expertise across various vertical markets. My professional journey has equipped me with a deep understanding of diverse sectors including Business to Business, Surcharging, Level 3 Data, Hospitality, Casinos, Petroleum, Automotive, Card not Present, E-Commerce, Mobile, and International Merchants.

    Vertical Market Expertise

    • Business to Business Transactions

    • Surcharging and Level 3 Data Solutions

    • Hospitality and Casino Industry

    • Petroleum and Automotive Sectors

    • Card not Present and E-Commerce Transactions

    • Mobile and International Merchant Solutions

    Product Portfolio

    I have successfully managed and promoted a comprehensive range of products that cater to the evolving needs of modern businesses. These include:

    • Zero Cost Processing: Expertise in legal surcharging solutions.

    • EMV Integration: Proficient with Micros/Aloha systems.

    • Point of Sale (POS) Software Integration: Customized solutions for seamless operations.

    • Pay-at-Table and Mobile Processing: Enhancing customer convenience and efficiency.

    • Cloud-Based Point of Sale Systems: Innovative solutions for dynamic business environments.

    • Business Funding and Consumer Financing: Facilitating growth and expansion opportunities.

    • Smart Terminal Solutions: Expertise in Poynt Smart Terminal and Clover POS.

    • Level 3 Processing and Same Day Funding: Streamlining transactions for optimal business performance.

    • Travel Industry Solutions

    My career is marked by a commitment to delivering excellence and fostering strong relationships with clients to drive mutual success. Through strategic thinking and a results-oriented approach, I continue to contribute to the advancement of the Payments and Fintech landscape.

  • Certified Empowering People in the Workplace Facilitator

  • Accredited Ontological Life Coach through Accomplishment Coaching

  • Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator

  • Certified Human Design Reader & Specialist (Jenna Zoe’s Trainer Cert. Program)

  • Member of the International Coaches Federation and Professional Coaches Alliance

People & Culture Credentials

Fun Facts

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FUN FACTS ABOUT KIMBERLY

  • Mother of two gorgeous little girls, about three years apart.. Marley and Saylor. They are so amazingly and uniquely designed, what a privilege to witness their soul’s unfolding. 

  • Psychic Mediumship is a huge part of the magic I’ve been gifted. I’m incredibly dedicated to and fascinated by working with these gifts, source, spirit and the divine to create transformation and healing for my clients, friends and family. 

  • Wife to Pete, love of my life.. A gorgeous soul who continues to show me what true love and partnership means. 

  • Lover of a good campfire on a lakeshore underneath the stars. 

  • I taught myself to play guitar when I was 13 through tablature, and repeat playing the song “You Were Meant for Me” by Jewel… over and over and over… 

  • Singing is a huge passion of mine and how I embody my feelings. When I was a kid, I thought I might want to be a jingle-writer for commercials. Sometimes I still pretend.. ;) 

  • Human Design is not only my career its my passion… pairing that with Positive Parenting tools has changed the way I view raising my girls. Not only do I coach it.. I LIVE IT everyday.

  • I LOVE speaking in front of an audience. PUT A MIC IN MY HAND PLEASE!