About Katherine
Katherine joined Barton in 2024 as a Mechanical Designer at our Philadelphia Office. She attended Wake Forest University earning a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
“It means taking responsibility in my work and being accountable for the success of the company,” Kay explained when asked what being part of an ESOP means to her.

Tell us a little about your family/home life.
I have one brother, who now lives in Chicago, and two dogs named Hazel and Pickle.
What’s your hometown?
Collegeville, PA.
What was the first job you got a physical paycheck?
Rita’s water ice.
What do you like most about the ESOP?
Getting to know my fellow employee owners.
If I wasn’t a Mechanical Designer, I’d be?
A Lawyer.
What’s your favorite sport (professional, college, or other)?
Tennis.
When I’m not at work I’m doing……
Exploring Philadelphia.
Favorite pizza topping?
Pepperoni.
What’s the one movie you can watch over and over again?
La La Land.
When I go to a cookout I hope there’s __ to eat.
Mac and cheese.
Best book you’ve ever read?
Let Them Theory.