Originally from Pensacola, Kathy spent over two decades in Chicago, where she served as a senior partner at Heitman, LLC, a distinguished private real estate equity firm. Throughout her extensive career, she held various senior leadership roles spanning multiple facets of the institutional real estate investment industry, from overseeing marketing and distribution to ultimately leading as the global head of Heitman’s $6 billion securities business. Presently, Kathy holds positions as an independent director for notable public real estate companies, including Healthpeak, LLC (Chair), East Group Properties, Urban Edge, and Toll Brothers. Additionally, she provides advisory services to private real estate firms across the United States. Beyond her professional endeavors, Kathy actively engages in community service, serving on the boards of numerous local organizations such as The American Heart Association and the UWF Foundation. She also holds the role of Chair at the Studer Community Institute and is the owner of The Handlebar, a beloved local music venue in Pensacola.
