Katie Kurbiel

With an extensive background in real estate and marketing, Katie Kurbiel serves as the Marketing Director of the Schemmel Soda Group, bringing both experience and passion to her role. Originally from Buffalo, New York, Katie holds a strong connection to her hometown but fell in love with the captivating charm of Sarasota, Florida, where she now calls home.

Katie earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in marketing from the University at Buffalo in 2019. She began her career as a social media specialist, supporting local businesses before joining an agency where she expanded her expertise in managing digital campaigns for a diverse array of industries.

Transitioning into Sarasota’s luxury real estate market, Katie excelled in public relations and digital marketing, and in May 2022, she joined the Schemmel Soda Group. Since then, she has played a key role in enhancing the group’s marketing strategies, showcasing her creative and results-driven approach.

Outside of her professional work, volunteers with a local animal rescue and is passionate about supporting Sarasota and Manatee County’s vibrant local businesses. Katie, along with her husband and their two rescue dogs, enjoys spending time between Western New York and Sarasota.

As Director of Marketing, her enthusiasm for the luxury real estate industry, makes her an important member of the Schemmel Soda Group.