Kim Eckroth
Credit: Michael Nunes


– From South Sound Business – “Class of 2018, 40 Under 40 Honorees”
“We asked, and you totally delivered.

“As we began culling through the stacks of reader-generated submissions for our annual 40 Under 40, we were amazed by the quality of the nominations. You opened our eyes to so many ambitious, goal-oriented, and passionate South Sound professionals that it was difficult to choose only 40.

“After much debate, we landed on what we felt was the best of the best. So we present to you: the 2018 class of 40 Under 40 honorees, who we feel will only get better with age.”


Yelm resident Kim Eckroth honored
Optometrist and Owner, Vision Care Associates

“Kim Eckroth believes the gift of sight is precious. That’s why she pours all her energy into her small business and optometric practice. Whether she’s meeting with a new patient or reconnecting with patients she has seen for years, Eckroth values each interaction. On a few occasions, Eckroth has found and diagnosed tumors and other life-threatening conditions during eye exams. Outside of the office, she carries her skills into humanitarian efforts. Eckroth has provided free eye care to patients in Honduras and Moldova, as well as free exams at the Olympia Union Gospel Mission.”
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