How to Show Your Gratitude This Thanksgiving by Giving Back

Showing gratitude and giving back this holiday season can come in so many forms, from giving a warm hug to a friend to going grocery shopping for someone in need. Food drives, Turkey Trots, donation sites, clothing drives, and various non-profits provide a wide range of opportunities to give back as well. Not only do … Continued

Draper and Kramer’s Colleen Needham, 20-Year Industry Veteran, Installed as Chicago IREM President

Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, a national full-service real estate firm, today announced Colleen Needham, assistant vice president and general manager, was installed as the 2022 president of the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) Chicago chapter during a Nov. 10 meeting at Revolution Brewing in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood. Needham officially assumes her duties on … Continued

Commercial Finance Veteran Suzanne Weiss Joins Draper and Kramer as Senior Vice President, Commercial Mortgage Servicing, in Commercial Finance Group

Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, a national full-service real estate firm, is pleased to announce it has named Suzanne Weiss as senior vice president, commercial mortgage servicing, for its Commercial Finance Group. A commercial finance veteran with nearly 30 years of experience, Weiss will oversee a group of five other servicers and have primary responsibility for … Continued

How to Support the Asian American Community During Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

The month of May marks Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (APAHM). Now more than ever, it is imperative that we show solidarity and support for the Asian American and Pacific Islander community by supporting local Asian American and Pacific Islander businesses, donating to causes dedicated to helping their communities, and continuing to amplify … Continued

Women’s History Month: Celebrating Iconic Women in History

From Malala Yousafzai to Harriet Tubman to Ruth Bader Ginsberg, the world’s history has been shaped by the fearless women who have made significant advances in racial equality, civil rights, women’s suffrage, environmental change, and beyond. March serves as Women’s History Month, honoring the leaders, activists, and role models—both past and present—who have risked their … Continued

Celebrating African American History Month 2021

February marks the beginning of African American History Month, a time dedicated to celebrating the great contributions of African Americans over the course of U.S. history. This important month marks an opportunity to celebrate the incredible role African Americans have played in furthering arts, science, culture, and so much more in our nation. There are … Continued

Draper and Kramer Wins 3 CSS Design Awards for New Corporate Website

Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, a national full-service real estate firm, is pleased to announce its new corporate website has won three CSS Design Awards: Best UI Design, Best UX Design and Best Innovation. CSS Design Awards honor and showcase freelance designers, studios and agencies for work that pushes the boundaries of user interface (UI), user … Continued

30-Year Industry Veteran Jeffrey Ross Joins Draper and Kramer as Senior Vice President for FHA/HUD Lending

Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, a national full-service real estate firm, is pleased to announce it has named Jeffrey Ross as senior vice president and chief underwriter for Federal Housing Administration/Housing and Urban Development financing in Draper and Kramer’s Commercial Finance Group. A 30-year veteran of the commercial real estate industry, Ross will be responsible for … Continued

Draper and Kramer Receives 2020 Private Company Board of the Year Award

Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, today announced its board of directors has been recognized with a 2020 Private Company Board of the Year Award, honoring excellence in corporate governance. Conferred by Private Company Director, Directors and Boards and Family Business magazines, the award spotlights private company boards that go above and beyond legal governance requirements and … Continued

Draper and Kramer Announces New Board Member Nick Pavelich

Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, a privately held real estate services firm, is pleased to announce Nick Pavelich has rejoined its board of directors. Pavelich, who is managing director at Andersen for the Greater Seattle area, previously served on the Draper and Kramer board for nearly four years between 2012 and 2016. “Having worked closely with … Continued