Manakin Farms is owned by 52 shareholders who are all proud descendants of Mr. and Mrs. Matt P. Will who elect a board of directors to run the company:
Katherine Watson (President)
Margret Curtis (Vice-President)
Debbie Kelley (Treasurer)
Marion Kastenbaum (Secretary)
Jamey Cabell
Will Cosby
Adam Walker
Brooke McIntyre.
President, CEO
Katherine earned her Master’s Degree in Creative Brand Management from the Brand Center, graduating at the top of the inaugural class. She went on to work for The Martin Agency as the fourth member of the newly awarded Walmart team, eventually growing that team to over 300 employees. As Walmart’s lead Account Executive on brand initiatives, Katherine worked directly with the Chief Marketing Officer to solve some of Walmart’s biggest challenges for over four years. Katherine went on to work as an Account Director for Norwegian Cruise Line when they were looking for a partner to help them rebrand and build a new strategic roadmap.
During this time, Katherine also sat on the Board of Directors for Manakin Farms, Inc., helping guide the company through a tough economic slump.
In 2014 Katherine was asked to by the Board to accept a full time position as President of Manakin Farms, in acknowledgement of her strong strategic growth planning abilities. Katherine accepted the position, restructure the company, introduced new business divisions driving profit to historic levels not seen in the company’s 71 year history.
Her passion project was launching Manakin Property Services, a full service property management company, to fill a void in the market.
Katherine’s latest initiative was to bring the success she found in breaking the standard operating model in property management to asset management, partnering with Palmer Generator Consulting Group to provide a higher level of service and efficiency to the generator service industry. Managed Generator Services is just the latest example of Katherine’s drive to continuously improve the world around her.
As you get to know Katherine, you’ll find her a compassionate partner who believes in the awesome power of effective team work . She’ll always be thinking of ways to improve your business and relationships to drive greater results on paper and within ourselves.
Manakin Farms, Inc. is a local, family-owned business. We’ve been in the real estate and development business since 1948 and probably developed some places you visit everyday (Sauer’s Gardens, Willway Gardens, Glenburnie, Willow Lawn, Cary Town Court, and more). Though our 71 years, we’ve expanded our business beyond residential developments into corporate real estate and unique, proprietary services that meet the needs of both, creating new opportunities for growth.
Daddy Matt believed in hard work but put honesty and treating everyone like family above all else. We strive to ensure we continue his legacy though strong partnerships, creative problem solving and viewing the future as a promise to the next generation.
Rarely does a company survive 71 years without having to reinvent itself, and we aren't afraid to constantly optimize our way of business based on the market, our customers and our own passions. We plan for the future using a North Star mentality but ensure there is always room for a few side trips.
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