Katie Kawczynski Recognized as a 40 Under 40 Award Honoree by the Milwaukee Business Journal

Each year, the Milwaukee Business Journal recognizes young professionals making a significant impact in their organizations and communities, shaping the future of Southeast Wisconsin. We are proud to announce that Katie Kawczynski, Executive Vice President of Professional Services at VJS Construction Services, has been honored as a 40 Under 40 Award recipient.

Since joining VJS as its first in-house architect in 2014, Katie has played a pivotal role in the company’s growth, significantly advancing its design-build services and overall project volume. As the first woman partner and EVP at VJS, she has expanded the firm’s geographic footprint and enhanced strategic initiatives. Her leadership is evident in a variety of transformative projects that have strengthened the company's presence in the industry.

Beyond her contributions to VJS, Katie is deeply involved in the Milwaukee community. She actively supports initiatives that advocate for women in the industry and empower vulnerable populations, reinforcing her commitment to making a lasting impact both professionally and socially.

Katie’s dedication and achievements have earned her multiple accolades, including recognition on The Daily Reporter’s Women in Construction and Architecture Power List, Wisconsin Commercial Real Estate Women’s Woman of the Year, BizTimes’ Notable Leader in Construction, Real Estate, and Design, and Engineering News-Record’s Midwest’s Top Young Professionals.

The 40 Under 40 honorees were celebrated at an awards event on March 19 at the Miller High Life Theatre in downtown Milwaukee. We congratulate Katie on this well-deserved recognition and looks forward to her continued leadership and contributions to the industry and community.

View Milwaukee Business Journal 40 Under 40 awards event article and photos here.

Read Katie's 40 Under 40 interview here.