CHICAGO - (March 18, 2024)
Chicago-based Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, a national real estate services firm, announces it has promoted four team members within its property management division: Kevin Cooky to assistant vice president, regional property manager and revenue manager; Kurstie Butcher to assistant vice president and regional property manager; Kelli Stuart to general manager of 1350-1360 Lake Shore Drive and 61 Banks Street in Chicago; and Amber Redding to manager of Hubbard 221 in Chicago.
“As a company, we put tremendous emphasis on professional development and growth, and so it is always extremely gratifying to see trusted team members take on more and more responsibility and be elevated into a new leadership position,” said Julie Stevlingson, CPM, Senior Vice President and Director of Management Services. “We’re grateful for the dedication of these four individuals and very proud to recognize their exceptional work and commitment to excellence with these promotions.”
Kevin Cooky, CPM, who previously served as revenue manager and general manager, brings more than 15 years of experience in real estate operations and management to his new role. Additionally, he serves as in-house Yieldstar and Revenue IQ expert for Draper and Kramer, working closely with the firm’s multifamily sites to assure occupancy stabilization and rent growth. Cooky is an Illinois Licensed Real Estate Broker and an Certified Property Manager (CPM) through the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM).
Kurstie Butcher, CPM, ARM, who was promoted from Property Management/Operations Specialist, has been part of the Draper and Kramer team for six years and has worked in the property management industry for 11. In her new role, she will oversee properties in the firm’s Texas portfolio, which includes 4 properties, as well as some in Chicago. An Illinois Licensed Real Estate Broker, Butcher holds both CPM and Accredited Residential Manager (ARM) certifications through IREM. She was named to the IREM 30 under 30 in 2022, and was awarded the IREM Chicago 2022 ARM of the year. Nationally, Kurstie actively contributes to IREM’s DEI Advisory Council, chairs the Foundation Associate Board and is set to join the Foundation Board of Directors for the 2024-2026 term.
Kelli Stuart, CPM, ARM, has been with Draper and Kramer for 12 years and has over 15 years of experience in the real estate industry. In her tenure with Draper and Kramer, she has served in several roles, including property manager and leasing director. She is also an Illinois Licensed Real Estate Broker.
Amber Redding, ARM, joined Draper and Kramer three years ago after getting her start in the real estate industry in 2018 as an administrative assistant. She continually worked toward advancement, and was previously promoted to the role of leasing director before becoming a property manager.
To learn more about Draper and Kramer, its portfolio of properties and career opportunities, visit www.draperandkramer.com
About Draper and Kramer, Incorporated
Founded in 1893, Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, is a trusted financial and property services provider with a deep commitment to people, excellence, service and integrity spanning more than 125 years. Family-owned and one of the leading privately held real estate services firms in the U.S., Draper and Kramer is headquartered in Chicago with a national reach and broad offering of services. The company’s decades-long heritage has evolved over the years and today spans expertise in residential and commercial development, acquisition, property management and leasing; and debt and equity financing for commercial properties. Draper and Kramer provides a single source of real estate-related counsel to a diverse group of real estate investors across the U.S., including corporations; private and institutional owners and users of real estate; government agencies; and foundations. For more information, visit www.draperandkramer.com.
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Kevin Cooky, assistant vice president, regional property manager and revenue manager, Draper and Kramer, Incorporated. Kurstie Butcher, assistant vice president and regional property manager, Draper and Kramer, Incorporated. Kelli Stuart, general manager of 1350-1360 Lake Shore Drive and 61 Banks Street, Draper and Kramer, Incorporated. Amber Redding, manager of Hubbard 221, Draper and Kramer, Incorporated.
