Kimberly Bailey,has been named the new executive director of Big Sky Economic Development (BSED) in Billings, Montana

Kimberly Bailey, a Colorado economic development leader, has been named the new executive director of Big Sky Economic Development (BSED) in Billings, Montana, according to an April 29, 2026 report. She takes over following a turbulent year for the organization marked by budget cuts and leadership turnover.

Executive administrator and visionary leader which devises business development strategies, attune to bridge alliances, applies economic modeling, and assesses marketability platforms for targeted goals and objectives.

Career Highlights: *

14+ years tenure in economic and community development, whereby: 1) secured prime real estate assets,

2) aligned capital improvement infrastructure funding,

3) established land use/zoning/overlay districts,

4) paired new private investment,

5) champion incentives among city and county administrations, and

6) steward economic vitality • 250+ Leadership Charrettes and/or Real Estate / CEO Roundtables to steward visionary economies • 6,135 acres of transactional value with Railways, Manufacturers, and Retailers in business development • 63% lead generation conversation rate in product development, e-presence, and targeted attraction marketing • $2.74B financial management on behalf of Bond Issuance, Tax Increment Financing, Private Activity Bonds, State and Federal Programs, Public and Private Lenders, Non-Profit Resources, and Institutional Grants * 72% gain in new outlet exposure rate, increasing business perception values and public relations • $67M tourism impact value; Professional and Amateur sporting events planner and implementation support; INDY Grand Prix/ Outback Bowl/ NFL Super Bowl/ Rock N Roll Marathon • 32% increase in sales division placement growth rate within Southeastern U.S. for international exchange authority