Forge is building something new in Birmingham, Alabama.

We are like-minded, driven, and innovative professionals who make Birmingham better with the companies we create, the people we serve, and the products we deliver.

Forge is a coworking space that is more than just an office space.  It is a movement created by members who are driven to see businesses thrive and create lasting impact.

You’re no longer alone.  Join the movement and let’s build Birmingham together.

Kim Lee is the Founder and CEO of Forge.

She never dreamed of owning her own business. Kim studied hard in school and got her Master of Arts in Counseling from Covenant Theological Seminary. Her goal was to work with troubled teens. But life didn’t quite turn out that way. Because of her husband’s schooling, Kim needed to find a job quickly after she finished her program.

When she couldn’t find a job right away, Kim took a position focused on business development and operations in a residential window washing and commercial cleaning company. It was there that she discovered her love of business—especially business as a service.

The priority was serving customers with excellence and treating each other with love and respect. This position deepened her understanding of the intrinsic benefits of treating all businesses, regardless of the industry, as hospitality and service businesses.

When Kim’s husband finished his schooling, they moved back to Birmingham. Their youngest entered her final year of preschool and that led Kim to work. This is when she first became aware of the coworking industry. The more Kim learned about it, the more certain she grew that this was a business she could succeed in. Hospitality, serving business owners, creating community, and supporting new and growing businesses are all areas that Kim is passionate about.

When Kim is not at Forge, you can most likely find her at some sport’s field cheering on her kids!

Valyncia Johnson is a Birmingham, AL native and the Community Manager at Forge.

She is responsible for front and back house operations and management of Forge. When she is not at Forge, Valyncia loves to spend time with loved ones, travel, and network with others. Her favorite things about Birmingham are the rich history, the way we strive to be an incubator for entrepreneurship and tech, and and our restaurant industry.

Megan Madison is the Assistant Community Manager at Forge.

Megan is from Huntsville but she has been in Birmingham since she graduated from UAB. She enjoys reading, spending time with family, and a good iced latte. When she’s not working she spends most of her time creating art and hanging out with her husband.