Draper and Kramer Promotes Martha Gaitan-Manning to Regional Property Manager

Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, a national full-service real estate firm, announces the promotion of Martha Gaitan-Manning from property manager to regional property manager. In her new role, she will oversee five Chicago-area assets in the firm’s national multifamily portfolio. “In her 16 years with Draper and Kramer, Martha has excelled in every aspect of multifamily … Continued

Draper and Kramer Announces Retirement of Top Executive Edward Polich

Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, a national full-service real estate firm, announces Edward Polich, executive vice president of real estate and a respected 43-year industry veteran, will retire at the end of 2025. Polich spent nearly two decades of his career with Draper and Kramer, including the last 11 years during which he served as chief … Continued

Draper and Kramer Named One of ‘CRE’s Best Places to Work’ for 2025 by GlobeSt.com

Chicago-based Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, a national full-service real estate firm, is pleased to announce it has been named one of “CRE’s Best Places to Work” for 2025 by commercial real estate news outlet GlobeSt.com. The annual recognition identifies the industry’s most respected and rewarding workplaces by evaluating information and data collected from the viewpoints … Continued

Draper and Kramer’s Kevin Cooky Appointed to Chicagoland Apartment Association Board of Directors

Chicago-based Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, a national full-service real estate firm, is pleased to announce that Kevin Cooky, assistant vice president, regional property manager and revenue manager, has been approved as a member of the Chicagoland Apartment Association (CAA) board of directors. His term on the CAA board – which is responsible for oversight of the … Continued

Draper and Kramer’s Amber Redding Receives IREM Chicago’s Accredited Residential Manager (ARM) Excellence Award

Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, a national full-service real estate firm, today announced Amber Redding, property management specialist, received the 2024 Accredited Residential Manager (ARM) Excellence Award from the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM)’s Chicago chapter. The award was presented to Redding at IREM Chicago’s annual Premier Awards, held May 10 at Chicago’s Drake Hotel. “Amber … Continued

Draper and Kramer Promotes Four Within Property Management Division

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 … Continued

Draper and Kramer’s Alan Onchak Named Leasing Director of the Year by the St. Louis Apartment Association

Draper and Kramer, Incorporated is pleased to announce that Alan Onchak, leasing director at the firm’s Moda at The Hill apartment community in St. Louis, was named 2023’s Leasing Director of the Year by the St. Louis Apartment Association (SLAA), an affiliate of the National Apartment Association (NAA). This award is presented to a St. Louis-area … Continued

Draper and Kramer Property Manager Andie Peirce Named ARM® of the Year by IREM Chicago

Draper and Kramer, Incorporated is pleased to announce that Andie Peirce, property manager at the firm’s Wrigleyville Lofts apartment community, was named 2023’s Accredited Residential Manager (ARM®) of the Year by the Chicago chapter of the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM). This award is presented to a Chicago-area residential management professional with ARM certification … Continued

Matt Patterson Named President of Draper and Kramer Mortgage Corp.

Draper and Kramer Mortgage Corp., one of the Top Mortgage Lenders in America, recently announced that mortgage industry leader Matt Patterson has been promoted to president. Patterson, who has served as executive vice president of business development at the company for eight years, will assume his new role effective Feb. 1. Since joining Draper and Kramer … Continued

Draper and Kramer Employees Receive Individual Industry Honors

Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, a national full-service real estate firm, is pleased to announce two employees recently received individual accolades for their work in the industry. Colleen Needham, assistant vice president and regional manager, was recognized with a Multi-Housing News Excellence Award as Property Manager of the Year, and Tasha Rush, property manager at the … Continued