Kimball Hospitality Announces New Officer; Bob Bomholt Appointed Vice President, Sales & Marketing

Kimball International, Inc. (NASDAQ: KBALB), announces the promotion and appointment of Robert “Bob” Bomholt to the position of Vice President, Sales and Marketing for the Company’s Kimball Hospitality unit. As Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Bomholt will have responsibility for the strategy and operational achievement of Kimball Hospitality sales and marketing objectives. Kimball Hospitality is a global leader in the supply of proprietary and custom designed furnishings for the hotel, casino, and resort industries.

Making the announcement, Stan Sapp, Vice President and General Manager of Kimball Hospitality, stated: “Bob’s personality, skills and leadership style are a perfect reflection of our company culture and brand. He not only shares our vision of building success, but also our operating philosophy of being a true business partner to our customers.” Added Sapp, “Bob’s knowledge of and passion for our package of value will be critical to Kimball Hospitality’s future growth and long term success with our customers.”

Bomholt, 48, began his career at Kimball in 2004, joining the Company as Director of Operations for Kimball Hospitality. He became Senior Director of Sales and Marketing for Kimball Hospitality in August of 2007. His previous experience includes 20 years with NCR Corporation where he rose to senior leadership roles in Finance and Supply Chain Operations. Bomholt earned a Bachelors of Business Administration degree in 1982 from Defiance College where he played football all four years. He also earned a Masters of Business Administration in Finance from Wright State University in 1984 and is a Certified Management Accountant. He and his wife Michelle and their two children reside in Jasper.

Long-range executive development of Kimball International’s management team continues to be a priority, according to Kimball International President and CEO, Jim Thyen. “In spite of a slow economy, we have continued to build and develop our leadership team as we position ourselves for the business turnaround and future growth of our Company, and Bob brings ability, experience and enthusiasm into this key leadership role,” stated Thyen.

Kimball’s long-standing reputation for quality and its performance record in the hospitality market is well known among designers and developers of hotel, casino, and resort properties worldwide. Products by Kimball have been installed in hundreds of thousands of guest rooms and suites across the globe. Increased growth by international customers over the coming years is anticipated to enlarge Kimball’s presence worldwide.

About Kimball Hospitality:

Kimball Hospitality, a brand unit of Kimball International, is a leading provider of both standard and unique, custom furnishings for the global hospitality industry. From major destination resorts and urban center hotels, to well-known hotel chains, Kimball Hospitality provides hotel planners and designers with the products, services, and capabilities they can rely upon to furnish facilities around the world.

To learn more about Kimball Hospitality, visit their website at: www.KimballHospitality.com

About Kimball International:

Recognized with a reputation for excellence, Kimball International is committed to a high performance culture that values personal and organizational commitment to quality, reliability, value, speed, and ethical behavior. Kimball employees know they are part of a corporate culture that builds success for Customers while enabling employees to share in the Company’s success through personal, professional and financial growth.

Kimball International, Inc. (NASDAQ: KBALB) provides a variety of products from its two business segments: the Electronic Manufacturing Services segment and the Furniture segment. The Electronic Manufacturing Services segment provides engineering and manufacturing services which utilize common production and support capabilities to a variety of industries globally. The Furniture segment provides furniture for the office and hospitality industries, sold under the Company’s family of brand names.

To learn more about Kimball International, Inc., visit the Company’s website on the Internet at: www.kimball.com

“Kimball International … We Build Success!”