Draper and Kramer, Incorporated
One of the ways Draper and Kramer, Incorporated celebrates its team members is through corporate awards – with one of the most highly regarded being the Bulldog Award. It’s awarded annually to someone who 1.) stands up for their beliefs even when they seem unpopular, 2.) never gives up and pursues new ways to accomplish … Continued
Residents and co-workers alike who interact with Martha Gaitan-Manning, property manager at Burnham Pointe in Chicago, touts her passion, commitment and professionalism – and numerous industry groups agree. In fact, Illinois Real Estate Journal named her as a Property Manager of the Year finalist this year, and the properties she has managed have been recognized … Continued
In honor of June being LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, we’re celebrating Lacy Guice, leasing specialist for Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, at our Texas properties. When Lacy was looking for a new job after moving from South Carolina to Dallas, Texas, an open position as a leasing specialist with Draper and Kramer shared with her by a … Continued
For our May employee spotlight, we’re highlighting a Draper and Kramer, Incorporated team member who shines just as much for his day-to-day work as he does for his philanthropy: Jeff Henderson, vice president of Draper and Kramer’s Commercial Finance Group (CFG). Jeff oversees a $1.6B loan portfolio within the CFG’s servicing team. However, he’s added … Continued
In celebration of Earth Month, our April employee spotlight highlights one of the many wonderful groundskeepers who work tirelessly to maintain the landscaping and more at our Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, communities: Enrique ‘Henry’ Gonzalez, who oversees the grounds and exterior amenities at Moda at The Hill in St. Louis. The luxury community features a … Continued
Commercial real estate continues to be a male-dominated field, with only about 36% of roles in the industry filled by women, according to CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women) Network. So, in honor of Women’s History Month, we’re spotlighting a woman who not only works in commercial real estate, but has excelled, rising through the ranks … Continued
Our employee spotlight for February is a special one! We’re highlighting Regina Anderson just as much for the fantastic work she does at Draper and Kramer, Incorporated as we are for what she does when she’s not at the office. Regina, a long-term DK team member coordinates all our office services needs and provides additional … Continued
Although she’s only been with Draper and Kramer, Incorporated for two years, Resident Ambassador Jossie Rojas has quickly made herself an integral part of the team at 61 Banks Street, a boutique ultra-luxury rental community in Chicago’s Gold Coast. “I absolutely love interacting with our residents, whether that means planning events, assisting with concierge services, … Continued
Although she has spent nearly three decades in payroll management, Donna Minet says her seven years as Payroll Manager with Draper and Kramer have been the best of her career. Although the firm is large, she notes, working for Draper and Kramer feels like working for family, “in the best way.” “I treasure the friendships … Continued
What started as service to our country in the U.S. Air Force ultimately led to a career in IT for veteran Jeff Libby, an IT Support Specialist for Draper and Kramer. “I first learned tech-related skills working on electronic equipment while in the Air Force. Then, years later, a fellow veteran and friend reached out … Continued