Eunice Kim was born and raised in Ohio and holds a B.A. from Smith College and an M.B.A. from the University of Virginia. She has nearly 30 years of experience in investment management, fiduciary services, and banking, and currently serves as the Market President and Managing Director of BNY Wealth in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region.
After over a decade in New York City, Eunice moved to Denver in 2007, initially with JP Morgan Private Bank. She briefly left to run a family office in Virginia before returning to Denver, later joining BNY Mellon.
Eunice has been active in the community, serving on boards and committees including Colorado Uplift, Colorado Succeeds, and the Women’s Foundation of Colorado. She currently serves on the investment committee for Rose Community Foundation and is treasurer and board member of the Margulf Foundation.
A member of Lakewood Country Club, Eunice took up golf eight years ago and enjoys walking the course whenever possible. She lives in Cherry Creek North with her dog, Arnie (short for Arnold Palmer Kim).
KK: Who introduced you to golf, and when did you start playing?
EK: I grew up playing tennis and softball. My dad loved to be on the driving range or golf course when he wasn’t working. It was his personal time away from the daily grind; he was an anesthesiologist who worked hard and could be on-call at the hospital days in a row. He looks back now and says, “I wish I had introduced you to the game when you were young. It didn’t even cross my mind that golf could be a young person’s game.”
Before I started to golf about eight years ago, I’d probably played only a dozen times. I was introduced to Lakewood Country Club through a friend, Susie Roh, CGA’s Treasurer. We knew each other through business, and she simply said, “I think you would really enjoy it.” She mentioned an introductory membership special, and I’m not one to miss a deal so on the last day of the special, I hopped in the car and submitted my application. I remember the weather being cold, windy, and sleeting and I got lost on the way. Regardless, I’m so glad I made the trek.
I took a handful of lessons that first season, but mostly I just went out in the evenings. I started playing with an older member named Jack—he golfed for over four decades and basically gave me lessons while we played and chatted. It was awesome.
Also, I often played with guys who were much, much better than I during (primary) “member times”. I kept pace, walked and carried, and learned so much just by watching and playing with them. I picked up when I needed to during the first couple years of learning how to golf.
KK: When did you join the board? Did Susie introduce you to the CGA board too?EK: No, it was Janene Guzowski. She introduced me to Ed about a year before I joined. It’s been about two years now—time’s flying! Janene’s awesome. Her focus was getting more Lakewood women involved with the CGA and I’m so grateful to her.
Even though I don’t have a long golf history, I’ve totally immersed myself in the game. I work, I golf, and I take care of my dog.
KK: Are you on any CGA committees?EK: I just joined one—Finance and Audit. So far, my most meaningful contributions have been donating personally, and I also reconnected the CGA with the Daniels Fund last year.
KK: What’s your favorite golf memory?EK: Last year - Nekoosa, Wisconsin. My dad and I flew into Madison, WI for a Sand Valley trip. I joined Rodeo Dunes as a “founding member”, and they invited these members from around the country to bring a guest and play at the resort. I brought my 80-year-old father, and we played the Sandbox, the Lido, and Sand Valley. It was incredible.
We didn’t grow up playing golf together, and at the end of the trip, he said, “I couldn’t have imagined this – this was a dream.” He told me he wished he’d brought me out to play when I was younger, seeing how much I enjoy it now. That trip with my dad meant a lot.
KK: That’s so special. What made the experience stand out?EK: Honestly, the whole trip. My dad has fond memories of Wisconsin—we lived in Milwaukee when I was in kindergarten—so from the start, it felt nostalgic. We hit Culver’s when we landed, golfed, and even stopped at Culver’s again on the way back. Same chicken sandwich, same fries, same booth. Ah, one highlight was having my dad experience the courses with professional caddies. It was his first time in his 45-plus years of golfing to use a caddie.
KK: He walked?EK: Oh yeah! My dad ran the Boston Marathon last year in under five hours. He just ran another marathon a month ago in Atlanta.
KK: That’s amazing.EK: Yeah, he’s incredible. And normally he would never request or pay for a caddie—that’s just not how he thinks. But I insisted (and it was mandatory). For me, it's like—no, you take the caddie. It was a new experience for him.
KK: On a different note, if you were to meet women who were thinking about joining a golf club or getting involved in golf, what would you say to them?
EK: I just had this conversation over the weekend. A number of female spouses at Lakewood don’t play because they feel intimidated or they think they aren’t good enough. And the ladies league there is very, very strong. Here’s what I say - “If you’re interested, just do it. I’ll go with you. Just go out, putt, and try it.” It’s about having the “Why Not” mindset.
KK: I love that. If you could give one piece of advice to your younger self or younger generations, what would it be?
EK: I’m stealing this quote because it resonates with me: "Life doesn’t get easier, we are training ourselves to handle “hard” better." It’s about being resilient and not having self-limiting thoughts. Whenever you face challenges, just remember—it will pass. It’s an experience and you're training yourself to handle difficulties better, becoming more resilient as you move forward.
KK: Lastly, what do you love about the sport?
EK: What I love about golf, the CGA, and the caddie program is that it’s about manners, rules, and decorum. It’s about honoring traditions and having a sense of discipline and respect. Golf fosters community and friendships across different and various backgrounds – it’s how you play and behave on the course. It’s truly special.
