West Des Moines, IA (May 23, 2018) - Hubbell Realty Company is proud to announce Kate Hightshoe, Director of Hubbell Community Management, has been named the 2018 National Portfolio “Manager of the Year” Award winner. This prestigious award recognizes exemplary Community Managers from across the nation who are dedicated to their communities and the people who live within them.

“This is a tremendous honor for Kate and very well deserved.  To be recognized as the very best in your profession by the experts in your profession is validating.  We are extremely proud of Kate and fortunate to have her on our team,” said John Bergman, Vice President-Real Estate Management for Hubbell Realty Company. 

Hightshoe is the only woman who has been named a Top 10 Community Manager for three consecutive years. When it comes to communities, Hightshoe believes her duty goes beyond creating contracts and attending meetings. On top of those, she strives to be a good community leader by participating on various boards, leading sustainability and conservation initiatives and creating award-winning customer appreciation programs.

“Having the opportunity to represent the very Best in Class in the property management and community association management industry is an honor and privilege. Being named the 2018 National Manager of the Year is something that inspires me to continue to provide the very best in professional property management from a quality and customer experience standpoint. I have the unique opportunity to improve the lives of those we serve every day,” said Hightshoe.

Hightshoe has worked for Hubbell Realty Company since 2014 and continues to make great strides in giving Hubbell homeowners quality customer experience. Hubbell Community Management provides the best in class professional community association property management services to 73 communities throughout Central Iowa.