Orono, Maine -- Former University of Maine women's basketball guard, Kim Corbitt ('05), has been hired as Senior Vice President, People & Culture, with the Phoenix Suns as announced by Suns' President & CEO, Jason Rowley.

Corbitt will lead all human resources functions for the Phoenix Sunday, Phoenix Mercury, Phoenix Suns Arena, and affiliated entities, while also serving as a member of the organization's senior executive team.

"Kim's hiring advances our ongoing vision of creating a model professional sports organization, both on the court and off," Rowley says. "The same approach to recognition of tasks, teamwork, communication and respect that have produced championship-caliber teams on the hardwood also make for a winning combination in a business environment. Kim's unique background as a basketball player and coach, coupled with her impressive corporate record of building on existing success, reflect a drive for championship behavior that makes her a perfect fit. She walks in the door knowing the mentality and culture of winning basketball teams, as well as the requirements and sensitivities of the current business environment."

Corbitt, who was inducted into the UMaine Sports Hall of Fame in 2010, was captain of the women's basketball team during the 2003-04 and 2004-05 seasons and led Maine to the 2004 America East Title. She was named America East Player of the Year in 2004-05, after winning America East Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2002-03 and 2003-04. She was an America East Third Team selection during the 2002-03 season. Corbitt led the team in assists for three consecutive seasons from 2002-2005. She was named Scholar-Athlete of the Year in 2003-04 and 2004-05. Following graduation she served as an assistant coach for the Black Bears during the 2005-06 season.

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