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 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.