Home: New York, NY. Age: 37. Birthplace: Des Moines, Iowa. Profession: Capital Markets advisor specializing in debt and equity nationwide. Organization: Ackman Ziff - Real Estate Capital Advisors. Title: Managing Director. Significant other: Paul Horowitz. Alma mater: Marquette University.
Current projects: Seeking capital for ground up multifamily primarily in the sunbelt region with a focus on the Southeast. Recent professional development: Recently asked to join a strategic committee for CREW in New York to revamp what is existing and to diversify the program and attract strong female leaders within commercial real estate. Latest accomplishment: During a volatile interest rate environment, closed on the acquisition financing for six multifamily properties across the Midwest. Latest contribution to others: Continuing to spend time with women starting out in the industry or mentoring women in various stages in hopes to continue to attract strong females to our industry. What’s been your big (or biggest leap)? Moving to NYC after 18 years in Chicago in March 2020 just before the pandemic for my now husband and teenage step kids. Hobbies: Traveling, hosting and cooking for family and friends and spending time outside whenever possible. Recent travel or adventure: Honeymoon in Africa. Last book read: A Gentleman in Moscow, by Amor Towles. Recent unique acquisition: Currently remodeling our master bath.
Personality profile: Extrovert, energetic, passionate, thoughtful. What one word or term would your closest friend use to describe you? Energizer bunny. Moral compass: Trust your gut. How do you define a perfect friendship? Reliable, with a big heart and open ears. How do you define an ideal business relationship? Counter balance to one another and loyal. What is your greatest joy? My husband and I blending our families together from different upbringings and religious backgrounds. What is your guilty pleasure? Staying out late and dancing after too many cocktails. What word or phrase do you use far too often? Awesome. What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? Doctors and medical professionals.
What three emojis best describe you? ✈️ 😀🧡.
What is your favorite place (or way) to spend money? On our house in Southampton. The gift that keeps on giving. What is at the top of your bucket list? A family trip overseas with all fourteen of us. How do you relieve stress? Running outside with my dog, Wrigley, rain or shine. What is your go-to workout? Everything: running, yoga, Pilates, strength, HIIT classes, weight lifting, etc. What ingredient is essential to your perfect vacation? Sunshine. Even on the mountains, a blue bird day is the best day.
What was your first paying job? Paralegal for a criminal attorney. What was your favorite college course? The assassination of JFK. What was your favorite childhood toy or game? SEGA. What’s prominently featured on your home or office wall? A picture of my mom taken by my sister-in-law. Besides your parents, who has had the greatest influence on your life? Everyone in my life has played an integral role in my becoming the person I am today. What’s the best advice you received growing up? Never give up. What’s the best advice you received in your career? Listen. What is your go-to source of news and information? I look at all the morning news on Flipboard. What world event has had the greatest influence on your life? The financial crisis of 2008, which shaped my future career and from which I learned to adapt. What personal circumstance has had the greatest influence on your life? Losing my best friend, then getting married just six weeks later.
What change are you working on to effect in your profession or field? Speaking to women across the country to educate and attract them to our industry. What change would you like to see in the world? Mandatory recycling. What message do you want to send out into the world? Listen more.
What title would you choose for the movie about your life? Buckle Up. What actor would you choose to play you in the movie about your life? Sandra Bullock. Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? My Nanee. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? An astronaut. How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? Outside, along the water, with as much family as possible. What advice would you give your younger self? Take a step back; soak it in; don’t be in a rush. What period in your life would you do differently, if you could? None, as I am happy with how things have played out.
Personal mission: Striving to be the best version of myself. Personal motto: Carpe diem. Favorite quote: "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn" (Benjamin Franklin).
