Kim Wallett

Kim Wallett is a senior business incentives expert who brings over 18 years of experience to Advantous Consulting, L.L.C. In her role as Senior Manager,  Kim manages the technical and supervisory aspects of business incentives projects for a wide portfolio of clients, providing guidance on the identification, management, and compliance of various federal, state, and local business incentives offered by governing bodies. Kim has many years of experience in helping clients forecast their tax burdens and reduce them through business incentive programs.

Kim is a primary resource for business incentives programs offered by LED, including the new suite of programs such as the High Impact Jobs Program, Site Investment Infrastructure Fund and Innovation Fund, as well as the historic programs such as the Quality Jobs Program, Enterprise Zone Program, Industrial Tax Exemption Program, Cooperative Endeavor Agreements, Digital Interactive and Media Software Program, Work Opportunity Tax Credit, and Employee Retention Tax Credits related to natural disasters and COVID-19. 

Kim collaboratively works and consults with our External Affairs team, contributing to our business development, marketing, and government relations efforts. She has established strong ties throughout the community, building valuable relationships with chambers of commerce, economic development organizations, business and industry associations, and state and local officials. Kim has previously served on the Board of Directors for Louisiana Industrial Development Executives Association (LIDEA)(renamed to LEAD) and co-chaired the Ellevate Louisiana’s Taxation and Economic Development Committee.

Kim graduated from Louisiana State University’s EJ Ourso College of Business with a Bachelor of Science in International Trade & Finance. Outside of work, Kim is an active member of Jefferson Baptist Church, LSU Alumni Association and Phi Mu Alumni.  She lives in Baton Rouge with her husband Michael and their three children.