Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Katie attended Ohio University, where she earned a bachelor's degree in organizational communications. After college, she decided to leave behind the cold winters for sunnier skies and moved to West Palm Beach. She comes to the chamber from the PGA of America as a Membership Representative, where she managed all aspects of membership for incoming and current PGA Golf Professionals.

She also takes great pride in giving back to the community and has been a member of the Junior League of the Palm Beaches since 2015. She has served as a chair on multiple committees and dedicated numerous hours to outreach and volunteer work during her time there. In her free time, she loves to travel more than anything. When not traveling, she enjoys trying new local restaurants, hanging out with friends at the beach, or cheering on Cleveland sports.