Richard Kimball

Mr. Kimball has served The Bigelow Company LLC for over twenty years and has been instrumental in all aspects of building stockholder value in family-owned and owner-managed businesses.

Before returning to Bigelow in 2006, Kimball served for over ten years as Vice Chairman, Director, and Executive Vice President of Rock of Ages Corporation (NASDAQ-ROAC), Concord, NH, the nation's leading quarrier, manufacturer, and worldwide distributor of specialty granites and granite products. Prior to joining Bigelow in 1972, he served in a number of sales, marketing and consulting positions with Universal Packaging, Unilever, and The U.S. Department of Commerce and the Department of State.

Kimball has managed numerous client relationships in distribution, technology, and service industries for U.S. and foreign clients. Owner-managed companies have found Kimball's experience, thought leadership, and sheer positive energy to be a highly valued resource, especially when they are contemplating business legacy. Kimball's particular interest includes hands on consultative work in anticipation of a "someday" capital gain transaction.

Kimball received his Bachelor of Science and Masters in Finance and Economics from Babson College where he has served as Trustee for over 20 years, and has Chaired several Councils on Family Business, Entrepreneurship, and Global Business.