On March 10th, 2008 the Durham County Board of Commissioners named Kimberly H. Simpson as the Tax Administrator.  Ms. Simpson has managed the department's operation as the Interim Tax Administrator since January 1, 2008. 

Ms. Simpson has more than 18 years in tax administration and holds certifications with the NC Tax Collectors' Association as a Certified Deputy Tax Collector, along with the North Carolina Department of Revenue as a Certified Real Property Appraiser and as a Certified Personal Property Appraiser.  She frequently serves as a speaker and instructor for the School of Government, the International Association of Assessing Officers and the North Carolina Tax Collectors' Association.

She joined Durham County in 1996 and has served as Deputy Tax Administrator since 2000.  Earlier this year, she received the 2007 William A. Campbell Award from the North Carolina Tax Collector's Association.  Ms. Simpson is currently the Education Chairman for the North Carolina Association of Assessing Officers, and was recently appointed to serve on The North Carolina Property Tax System.