Katy was inducted in the business when she received her first hard hat at age 8. She has 18 years' experience in marketing and technical writing in the commercial construction and architectural / engineering industries.

She has been with Richardson & Richardson as Marketing Director for four years. Her favorite project is the Lofts at Old Albuquerque High as she is particularly proud of restoring the building's exterior hardware. She is an AED Ambassador and is a member of Philanthropic Educational Organization (PEO), an international group that raises money for women’s education.