Persevering through the sudden death of my first husband. As a widow, I learned I had to keep living, finding strength I did not know I had.
Kimberly Fuhrman-Jones, Assoc. AIA · In Her Own Words
Her Story
About Kimberly
Kimberly Fuhrman-Jones, Assoc. AIA, is a Revit Community Manager at Autodesk, where she serves as a connection point between the people who use Autodesk Revit and the teams responsible for developing the software. Her work centers on customer advocacy, community engagement, product feedback, and collaboration with product, marketing, research, and beta-testing teams. She manages the Revit Ideas Station, helping ensure that customer suggestions and feedback are communicated to the teams shaping future releases. Her career in the architectural and civil engineering design fields spans more than 27 years, giving her extensive practical experience with BIM, Revit, design technology, training, standards, and project management. Before joining Autodesk in 2020, Kimberly held a range of architectural technology and BIM-focused positions, including Freelance Architectural Technologist, Senior BIM Technical Specialist, BIM Manager, Revit Manager, and Project Manager. Her experience includes Revit implementation and training, BIM systems management, technical support, standards development, coordination, and architectural and civil engineering design. She earned an Associate's Degree in Drafting and Design Technology from YTI Career Institute and later completed a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Western Governors University in January 2026. She is an Associate Member of the American Institute of Architects and holds additional professional credentials, including certifications in Business Applications of Generative AI. Throughout her career, Kimberly has emphasized perseverance, professional development, mentorship, and giving back to the community. She has served on the AUGI Board of Directors, participated in the Autodesk Developer Network, and contributed to USGBC Central Pennsylvania through its Market Leadership Advisory Board and Programs & Education Committee. She has also volunteered with Junior Achievement, including STEM-focused programs. Her professional accomplishments include receiving the Distinguished Alumni Award from YTI Career Institute and being inducted into the National Society of Leadership and Success. Beyond her professional work, Kimberly enjoys spending time with family, singing in a community chorus, and playing the clarinet. Her career reflects her belief that persistence and continued learning can open opportunities at every stage of life.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Kimberly
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to perseverance, hard work, and continuing to pursue opportunities throughout my career. Coming from a small town in Pennsylvania and working my way up to Autodesk, a global software technology company, has been a dream come true. My current role as Revit Community Manager represents the peak of my career, and I am proud of the professional journey that brought me here.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Some of the best career advice I received came from excellent mentors, particularly Frank Warner, a key instructor who encouraged me to pursue opportunities and celebrated my achievements throughout more than 30 years. His guidance reinforced the importance of recognizing opportunities and having people who believe in your potential. I have also drawn inspiration from influential architects such as Zaha Hadid and Frank Lloyd Wright, whose work demonstrated the value of creativity, vision, and pushing boundaries.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering the industry is to keep working hard and never give up, even when things become difficult. Persistence is essential, and challenges should not discourage you from pursuing your goals. My own journey demonstrates that it is never too late to continue learning, pursue new opportunities, and achieve your dreams.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
I see this stage of my career as an opportunity to build on everything I have accomplished and continue to grow. Having reached what I consider the peak of my career at Autodesk, I am ready to continue soaring and making the most of the opportunities ahead. My work connecting Revit users with the teams developing the software also gives me an opportunity to help customers' ideas and feedback influence the future of the product.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
One of the values most important to me is using my own story and experiences to inspire others. I want people to see that it is never too late to pursue their dreams or achieve success, regardless of where they began. I value continuous growth, perseverance, and sharing what I have learned with others. Outside of work, family, music, and community involvement are important to me; I enjoy spending time with my family, singing in a community chorus, and playing the clarinet.
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