Name/Title/Company: Katie Koker, Sales Executive, KOHLER

Briefly tell us what you do, and length of time in the CRE industry: Currently, serving as a Sales Executive at Kohler Company, where I leverage my skills to drive hospitality, multi-family, and commercial sales. I started with Kohler upon graduating from Marquette University in December 2023.

What project or professional accomplishment are you most proud of?: Three months ago, while working with our national hospitality sales team, I had the opportunity to help design and price the plumbing package for Marriott's new Nashville EDITION hotel. This was an opportunity I generated through a cold email to the New York based developer.

How would you like to be more involved in NAIOP Wisconsin?: I have had the opportunity to attend two events since joining. A Developing Leaders event showcasing workforce housing and the NAIOP boat cruise. I plan to pursue the Developing Leaders program and eventually volunteer on a committee.

Tell us about your family: I'm proud to be part of the Milwaukee community—it's where I’ve grown up and where I live today with my boyfriend, Spencer. My mom worked for Harley-Davidson, and my dad worked at Abbott Labs—I’ve always looked up to their strong work ethic. I have one sister who is currently in her junior year at UW–Madison.

What's the last, or favorite, book you read?: Outlive - Peter Attia.

What is your favorite resturant and why?: DOHP Pizza in Bayview -- New take on Milwaukee-style thin crust pizza.

What's your favorite vacation destination? Vancouver, BC, Canada.