Katie Goar has been with Quadel since 2007 and became president in 2015. She leads the company with a strong emphasis on customer service, which has significantly improved Quadel’s client service reputation. Her intentional focus on enhancing Quadel’s workplace culture has had significant impact on employee morale and retention and has led to high levels of customer satisfaction.

Katie also hosts the “ChangeMakers” podcast in partnership with Forbes, where she discusses leadership and innovations in affordable housing. Her efforts in the sector have been recognized with a feature in Affordable Housing News magazine as one of their Women of Power and she was instrumental in the founding of the Women of NAHRO sub-committee. Katie is an active participant in the Women’s Affordable Housing Network’s SheSpeaks initiative, which champions the presence of female speakers across various platforms.

Her extensive background in affordable housing includes positions in city government, management at a public housing authority, and overseeing a portfolio of 60,000 multifamily units. As president, she oversees company performance and client relations at Quadel and its subsidiary offices in Phoenix, Memphis, Indianapolis, Raleigh, Baltimore, and Newark.

In addition to her leadership roles, Katie has taught public management, organization, and policy at Indiana University-Purdue University. She earned a B.A. in Political Science and Spanish from Anderson University and a Master’s in public administration with a focus on policy analysis from Indiana University.