Kate was born in and raised in Glenbeulah, Wisconsin, the youngest of five children. Kate received her degree from Marquette University in It was as a sales trainer, traveling across the country in a customized semi-truck with her husband launching products at retailers that a big idea struck.
She and Tom realized there was a business opportunity in improving how companies provide sales locations with marketing support materials. The company made its first real break as she and her team pushed a borrowed hotel cart filled with marketing ideas up and down Madison Avenue. Originally it was known as Fulfillnet, when it launched in , but it was changed to Elevate97 to reflect an expanded array of services.
Kate is CEO the acronym she prefers stands for Chief Elevating Officer and owner of Elevate97, which grew to be a person company offering services in design solutions, production, distribution and technology to help brands better reach their consumers.
Think little boxes to big buildings. What started in a garage in the fulfillment, warehousing and pick-pack ship industry significantly expanded to a , square foot facility of innovation and brand elevation in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Elevate97 partners with over clients and produces and distributes over 40 million pieces of marketing magic every year to elevate world renowned brands in homes, businesses and storefronts around the globe. Kate drives growth and commitment to partners through her own deep belief in elevating those around herβand having a darn good time along the way.
Then you let people do their magic! Understanding the importance of community engagement, Kate has established three pillars for her company, that she asks all employees to uphold: fun, innovation and personal responsibility. The pillar of personal responsibility speaks to her desire for each person to work toward improving their teams, their company and their community.
