Cathy moved to Rough River Lake in 2003, with her husband Charlie, who is from the area and had always planned to move back when the time was right.

Since relocating to Rough River, together they have opened 6 new companies and completed several new developments on or near Rough River Lake. Some of them include:
– Patriots Pointe (home of the BIG flag overlooking the lake)
– Patriots Landing (only gated subdivision on the lake)
– Patriot Shores (newest waterfront development on the lake) 

Cathy started her working career in the nuclear power industry in 1975. She worked in that industry for over 20 years for the largest nuclear utility Commonwealth Edison (Chicago) and 2nd largest, Duke Energy (Carolinas), all while raising 4 children.  Starting as a construction clerk and leaving the industry as a Licensing Administrator and Safety/Risk Manager.  

As she was putting most of her kids through college, she completed an advanced degree in human performance, organizational behavior and leadership development. She worked for an international consulting firm for 10 years that took her to many countries, taking the lessons learned from the nuclear power industry into other venues that benefited greatly from the strong risk prevention and safety record of the nuclear power industry. As a senior partner in the firm, her work included major projects in other high-risk industries.  This included the medical industry where she and her partners published their first book on reducing human error. Fascinating work for sure, but long weeks of travel away from friends and family led her to look for something in retirement that would keep her closer to home. That led to her decision to pursue two hobbies that she had always loved…. horses and real estate!  No better place than Kentucky for that!

She received her real estate license in 2005 and joined Coldwell Banker Realty Group – as a branch manager at Rough River Lake. She obtained her broker’s license in 2012 and is now the Principal Broker and owner of 3 dynamic real estate companies. 

–  Greater Rough River Realty Group 

–  Greater Nolin Lake Realty Group, and 

–  Welcome Home Realty Group (serving 5 counties around the two lakes!)

Cathy also served as a Delegate and Director-at-Large on the Kentucky Realtors Board of Directors 2018 – 2023.

She also serves as an RPAC Trustee (Political Action Committee trustee) on both the State Board and the Louisville Board.   She chaired the creation of the first State-wide Safety Committee for Kentucky Realtors in 2021.  And is taking on the Chairmanship of the Professional Standards Committee for Kentucky Realtors in 2023.

Being the best Broker she can be for her clients and agents is her commitment.  She has a passion for continuous learning.  To date, she has completed the following advanced designations or certifications:

* Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR) Completed requirements Apr 2024; designation pending.

* Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE)  Completed 2024

* Commitment to Excellence (NAR) Completed 2020 – Updated 2023

*  PSA/CMA – Pricing Strategy Advisor 2020

 * Graduate – Realtor Institute – Completed 2019

*  Resort & Second Home Property Specialist 2018

* Senior (50+) Residential Property Specialist 2018

 As a Broker, she’s available and committed to providing the best experience possible for all their clients AND Realtors.  She strives for ‘knock your socks off’ customer service!

As a Realtor she specializes in:
– Lakefront developments
– New home construction
– Lake area residential properties
– Commercial properties
– Equestrian properties
– Vacant land and farm properties

Buyers like working with Cathy because she’s extremely knowledgeable about the lake area, transparent about all due diligence and is willing to take the time to help them find the perfect property for their lake or permanent home.

Sellers like her knowledge of the market, work ethic and her tendency to stick to the job until it’s DONE!

When she’s not busy working a deal on a property, you can usually find her out kayaking on the lake or riding horses with her friends or relatives. 

Give her a call if you’d like to buy or sell property in the Central Kentucky market.