CHR Names New Bookkeeper with Broad Experience, Volunteer Heart

provided to The Santiva Chronicle

With a background ranging from corporate finance to running her own ice cream business, Kim Jacobson has brought her expertise to Community Housing & Resources as CHR’s new bookkeeper.

A Minnesota native, Jacobson moved to Fort Myers Beach in 2021 after serving 25 years as chief financial officer and managing partner for TEAMAbsolute, a software consulting company. Since then she has worked as a financial controller at local businesses while running Kimmy’s Ice Cream Treats, a mobile ice cream venture. Displaced by Hurricane Ian, Jacobson eventually shut down her business; that turn of events led her to CHR.

“We’re thrilled to have Kim join our team,” added CHR Executive Director Nicole McHale. “CHR prides itself on being financially responsible, honoring the gifts of our donors to impact lives. Kim will help us make sure we continue exceeding that standard.”

Jacobson has two grown daughters. She has volunteered as a middle school diving coach, fastpitch softball coach, a certified ski and snowboard instructor, and she has taught line dancing. Jacobson has also served on several boards, including in officer roles.

“I’m excited to bring my financial experience to CHR and help make a difference for the people we serve,” Jacobson said.

About Community Housing & Resources
Community Housing & Resources, Inc. (CHR) is a 501 (c) (3) Not for Profit organization with the mission to provide affordable housing for families and individuals who work and who serve our island communities. CHR (Community Housing and Resources, Inc.) was formed in 1979 as a 501(c)(3) No for Profit organization to address the growing need for affordable housing in the Sanibel community. In 1983, an ordinance was passed by the City of Sanibel that established the Affordable Housing Program and CHR was designated as the city’s housing foundation. Today, CHR owns 87 affordable housing units at various locations on Sanibel, including 73 rental properties — one of which is a 12-unit complex just for senior residents — and 14 Limited Equity Ownership (LEO) homes through the Coast and Islands Community Land Trust. Website: sancapchr.org.