About

Katie Spitznagel serves as Chief Operating and Financial Officer for the California Division of Land Advisors Organization, where she helps lead the business with a focus on structure, strategy, and execution. She brings nearly two decades of experience in the land and development industry, with expertise in building systems, driving efficiency, and translating ideas into action.

Her responsibilities include overseeing company finances while also managing internal operations, human resources, compliance, marketing, and technology. She plays a central role in executing company-wide initiatives and aligning internal functions with broader strategic goals through cross-department collaboration and hands-on implementation.

Katie joined Land Advisors in 2011 and has held several leadership roles, including Director of Operations and Director of Marketing. She began her career in 2007 at Developers Research and later served as Marketing Coordinator for a land brokerage and advisory firm in Orange County, where she supported marketing strategy and execution for land transactions across California.

Katie holds a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from California State University, Fullerton. She is a licensed California Real Estate Broker and a member of the Land Advisors Organization of California Board of Directors.