Born and raised in Shrewsbury, Kathy graduated with a degree in Business Administration from Northeastern University in 1989. Kathy has lived in Boston, Malden, Waltham, and Chicago and in 1997 she returned to her hometown of Shrewsbury. She earned her Real Estate license in 1998 and her Brokers license in 2000. She has been selling residential real estate ever since. Kathy has been very involved in the Realtor Association and has served in various leadership roles throughout her career.
Kathy served as the 2022 President of the Realtor Association of Central Massachusetts (RACM) and currently serves on RACM’s Finance & Nominating Committees and was honored to be named the 2019 RACM Realtor of the Year. On the State Association level Kathy currently serves on the Massachusetts Association of Realtors (MAR) Executive Committee and is a State Political Coordinator (SPC). As an SPC, she is assigned to a State Senator and a State Rep to advocate for issues that impact home ownership in the Commonwealth. At the National level Kathy has served on the National Association of Realtors (NAR) Board of Directors and the NAR Diversity Committee and is a current member of the Federal Financing & Housing Policy Committee. Of all the positions she has held one of her favorites is being a Federal Political Coordinator (FPC). Nationwide a Realtor is assigned to each Member of Congress and Kathy is one of the 11 Realtors appointed in Massachusetts to protect personal property rights and to advocate for home ownership on the federal level.
Kathy is an Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®), designated by the Real Estate Buyer’s Council of the National Association of REALTORS®. She is also GREEN Certified and has earned the Seller Representative Specialist (SRR®) and Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE) designation for the Real Estate Business Institute (REBI). Kathy and her husband Bob have 1 adult child, and a dog named Lanee.
What made you want to join Lamacchia Realty?
“I have been watching Anthony’s Lamacchia’s success and the success of a lot of Realtor friends and decided I needed to learn more. I spoke with a good friend, and she told me everything she loves about Lamacchia Realty and referred me to the Business Development Team. After hearing about the pre-listing services, the technical services, the admin support, and the marketing I was sold. I feel I am in a much better position to support my clients at a very high level.”
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
“I love to travel and try to plan a trip to a new place each year. I also enjoy entertaining, spending time with family, and am often the host for holiday dinners for 25+ guests. I am an avid reader and try to do the New York Times crossword puzzle each day. I am also involved in local politics serving as a Commission on the Shrewsbury Housing Authority and as a Town Meeting Member, both elected positions.”
Do you have a favorite charity?
“I am a Past President of the Rotary Club of Shrewsbury and a founding member of the Shrewsbury Rotary Foundation. I am a strong believer in the Rotary Motto “Service over Self” and work with my fellow Rotarians on local charitable endeavors. As a family we are strong supporters of the V Foundation which was founded by legendary Coach Jim Valvano with one goal in mind: to achieve Victory over Cancer. I was proud to be recently appointed as a Lamacchia Cares Ambassador for the newly formed Lamacchia Cares Foundation. The Lamacchia Care Foundation strives to support disadvantaged members of the community in the face of catastrophes and life events and to make a positive impact on the people and the communities that we are honored to serve.”
What is your favorite thing about your job?
I love meeting new people and in the Real Estate business, every day is different. It is impossible to get bored.”
Do you have any pets?
“We have always had Golden Retrievers, first Joe, the “greatest dog to ever live” and then “my best friend” Sam, and now we have Lanee. We adopted Lanee, an 8-year-old Siberian Husky, after her owner died. She is our first Husky and female dog, and she is such a love!”
What are your favorite sports, and sports teams?
“My father took me to my first Patriots game when I was 10 and I have been hooked ever since. I love the Patriots but will watch any football game, pro or college if the Pats aren’t on. I also love my trips to Fenway and the Garden and will occasionally take a road trip to see a game in a new stadium or ballpark.”
