CHICAGO - (April 13, 2026)
Chicago-based firm recognized as one of the top 10 medium-sized property management companies
Chicago-based Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, a national full-service real estate firm, is pleased to announce it was named a Top Employer and recognized as one of the top 10 medium-sized property management companies by the National Apartment Association’s 2026 Top Employers Awards. The annual award program honors member organizations that foster environments that promote collaboration, innovation and hard work, based on employee sentiment measured through anonymous survey.
“Positive employee feedback is one of our most important benchmarks for success as a company, since we know the satisfaction of our team members trickles down to directly impact everything we do – from the level of service we deliver for our residents and other stakeholders to our ability to attract and retain top talent,” said Christine Ramsey, chief administrative officer with Draper and Kramer. “We especially value being named a Top Employer by the National Apartment Association because it acknowledges all we’ve done to create a workplace where our staff feel valued and gives us a point of reference for how we’re doing as compared to our peer companies.”
Ramsey noted key themes revealed by the employee survey results include an appreciation for Draper and Kramer’s family-like culture and the support team members feel in their daily work and career development.
“We’re a family-owned firm, so ensuring our team members have a sense of belonging and ownership has always been a foundational element of our culture,” said Ramsey. “Likewise, we’ve always encouraged not only mentorship among our employees, but also development and training opportunities that help our people grow as leaders at Draper and Kramer as well as in this industry.”
Draper and Kramer currently employees a team of more than 228 in its management division, including corporate staff and site-level teams across properties in Chicago, St. Louis, Denver, Phoenix, Austin and Dallas/Ft. Worth.
About Draper & Kramer
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 130 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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