Prior to her work at BARBERMURPHY she grew a niche ecommerce business, Bush Craft Furniture, restoring and refurbishing vintage furniture. Her small business grew a following of over 61,000 followers; engaging a monthly average of 1.2 million followers worldwide. With a desire to apply her marketing expertise in the real estate sector, she began her career at BARBERMURPHY, where she offered administrative and marketing support to the firm's twenty commercial real estate brokers. In due course, she acquired her Illinois Broker License. Katie's proficiency and focus on technology have proven to be one of her most valuable professional assets. She has the ability to effectively market and promote each client's property through various online platforms. Leveraging her experience in online marketing, she adapts to the latest market trends and developments, allowing her to come up with innovative and effective marketing solutions to meet the needs of each client. Her ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues alike, makes her an invaluable member of the BARBERMURPHY team. Whether it's collaborating with the sales team to create compelling advertising campaigns or developing a social media strategy to increase listings views, Katie consistently ensures that the company's marketing efforts are successful. Her dedication and enthusiasm for her work are evident in everything she does. Originally from Caledonia, North Dakota, Katie moved from Hickam, AFB, Honolulu, Hawaii on military orders to Scott AFB with her Husband, Greg and children Kahlea and Wyatt. As military spouse, Katie has been relocated many times over the past 16 years with her family. Recently her husband transferred to the Active Guard Reserve, to make it possible to plant roots locally. She is also involved as an active board member for the non-profit Freeburg Jr. Midget Football and Cheerleading organization.