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2025 Next Gen Awards

Chicago & Midwest
By: Amy Wolff Sorter

Kathryn Jorgensen

Company: 

Draper and Kramer

Responsible for asset management of part of the firm’s multifamily portfolio

Made major contributions to Draper and Kramer’s real estate footprint

Kathryn Jorgensen joined Draper and Kramer in 2020 as vice president of investment management.

She is responsible for asset management, acquisition and disposition functions for a portion of the firm’s multifamily portfolio in Chicago, St. Louis and Dallas, TX. Additionally, Jorgensen has made significant contributions to Draper and Kramer’s retail footprint since joining the firm.

Jorgensen has also been part of Draper and Kramer’s ongoing efforts to evaluate all multifamily assets in its portfolio to ensure they align with the goals of the firm’s long-term strategic plan.

She has won several awards from ApartmentRatings epIQ and SatisFacts. Jorgensen is an active member of the Chicago chapter of the Real Estate Finance Forum (REFF).

These are just a few reasons we chose Kathryn Jorgensen as one of Connect CRE’s Chicago & Midwest 2025 Next Generation Award winners. Connect CRE’s annual Next Generation Awards recognize young leaders who will have a strong influence on the commercial real estate industry.

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About Amy Wolff Sorter

I love content. I love writing it, visualizing it, and manipulating it to fit into different formats. I have years of experience in working with content, both as creator and editor. The content I create and edit provides assistance with many goals, ranging from lead generation, to developing street cred through well-timed thought-leadership pieces. Content skills include, but aren't limited to, articles and blogs, e-mails, promotional collateral, infographics, e-books and white papers, website copy and more.
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