Employee Spotlight: Martha Gaitan-Manning

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

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

Employee Spotlight: Lacy Guice

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

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

Employee Spotlight: Jeff Henderson

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

Employee Spotlight: Enrique ‘Henry’ Gonzalez

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

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

Employee Spotlight: Christine Barry

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

Employee Spotlight: Regina Anderson

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

Employee Spotlight: Josselin Rojas

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