Brad Kimmel is a highly accomplished and experienced television producer and executive with a remarkable 27-year career spanning both public and commercial television sectors. Born in Royal Oak, Michigan, he spent the majority of his childhood in the suburbs of Chicago, where his grandfather's work at Ford Motor Company instilled in him a profound passion for cars from a young age.
Following the completion of his formal education, Brad landed a coveted position as a director at a modest television station in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, marking the beginning of his illustrious career in the broadcasting industry.
Throughout the subsequent decade, Brad continued to hone his skills and expand his professional horizons by working at various television stations and video production companies in Michigan and Indiana, solidifying his reputation as a talented and versatile television professional.
In the year 1994, Brad seized the opportunity to turn his entrepreneurial spirit into a reality by founding Bradley David Productions, a company that would go on to produce a wide range of innovative programming for national cable networks such as TNN, Spike, and Speed Channel, cementing his status as a pioneering force in the world of television production.
Brad, a renowned television personality, has made a lasting impact on the industry with his iconic creation, "My Classic Car", currently thriving in its 15th season and boasting the distinction of being the most consistently profitable automotive lifestyle program on cable television.
Brad's creative endeavors extend far beyond the realm of television, as he has also ventured into the world of independent filmmaking. His work, "NOVEM", has garnered widespread acclaim on the film festival circuit, subsequently earning a theatrical release in both the United States and Japan. This impressive achievement is a testament to Brad's versatility and dedication to his craft.
Furthermore, Brad has also lent his expertise to the realm of documentary filmmaking, producing two projects for public television. These documentaries, "On Bended Knees" and "Crazy Nate and his Wireless Telephone", showcase Brad's ability to craft compelling and engaging stories that captivate audiences.
In the year 2010, Bradley Kimmel, a visionary entrepreneur, made the significant decision to sell his production company, Bradley David Productions, to his trusted business partner, thereby paving the way for the establishment of a new entity, Brad Kimmel Media. This innovative venture enables Brad to focus on creating high-quality entertainment programming for cable networks, while also allowing him to work on a diverse range of film projects.
In his personal life, Brad resides in the charming city of Evansville, Indiana, where he shares a loving relationship with his wife, Mary. Together, they are blessed with a large and lively family, consisting of five children and six grandchildren, who undoubtedly bring immense joy and fulfillment to their lives.
