Meet the Team
The TomKat Team is a group of incredible women who design, decorate, stage, and sell real estate – each bringing unique talents and a shared passion for home. Led by founder Kim Stoegbauer, the team works seamlessly across all facets of the TomKat brand: from full-scale remodels and real estate transactions to staging and styling furnishing and details. Together, they collaborate to help clients create homes that are beautiful and functional. Whether it’s finding the perfect property, transforming it with elevated design, styling it with finishing touches – or all of the above – the TomKat Team is there, every step of the way.
TOMKAT DESIGN + REAL ESTATE IN CHANDLER, ARIZONA
Kim Stoegbauer
ceo | real estate broker | principal designer
Kim Stoegbauer is the founder and creative mind behind The TomKat Studio and TomKat Real Estate. With over 25 years of experience in real estate, interior design, remodeling, and home flipping, Kim has built a trusted reputation for transforming spaces with timeless style, intentional details, and beautiful style. Her passion for homes runs deep, and she brings a unique blend of business expertise and creative vision to every aspect of the TomKat brand.
Kim leads the TomKat team with heart, precision, and a relentless commitment to excellence. Known for her impeccable eye and ability to see potential where others might not, she has guided countless clients through successful remodels and real estate transactions. Her work reflects a deep understanding of how to make a home not only beautiful, but meaningful – a place where life, love, and style all come together.
A firm believer in dreaming big and making things happen, Kim has grown the TomKat brand from a creative blog into a full-service design and real estate company. The name “TomKat” was inspired by her two children, Tommy and Kate – a reflection of Kim’s love for home, family, and creating spaces that bring people together.
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Lisa Sroufe
lead designer + real estate agent
Lisa’s dual expertise in real estate and design allows her to guide clients through every phase of transforming a house into a dream home. As the first hire on the TomKat team, Lisa has been by Kim’s side since the brand’s early pivot into design and real estate over 8 years ago – and has played a major role in shaping what it is today. Over the years, she has led the design and execution of countless remodels and new builds, helping clients reimagine existing spaces or thoughtfully design their homes from the ground up with style, function, and lasting impact.
Clients absolutely love working with Lisa – not only for her design expertise and problem-solving skills, but for her fun, down-to-earth personality and the care she brings to every project.
Lisa holds a bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University and a master’s degree from Northern Arizona University. She is married with two children, and her family loves to travel and entertain.
The TomKat team simply wouldn’t be the same without her sense of humor, loyalty, and leadership.
Kristi Hansen
designer + real estate partner
Kristi brings a strong business perspective, years of experience, and a deep understanding of the TomKat brand to her new role with the company. Having previously served as Director of Operations, Kristi was an integral part of the day-to-day leadership and growth of TomKat, and her return marks an exciting new chapter for the company.
As Kim’s longtime best friend, Kristi is now partnering with her on real estate investments and home renovations. With an eye for potential, Kristi helps identify opportunities, guide projects from concept through completion, and bring thoughtfully transformed properties to market. She is also pursuing her real estate license, expanding her role and building on her experience with renovations and the real estate market. After years of working together in different capacities, she and Kim are excited to combine their strengths once again and can’t wait to see where this next chapter takes them.
Annette Warnick
JUNIOR DESIGNER | PROCUREMENT MANAGER
Annette has been an integral part of the TomKat team for over 5 years, playing a vital role in bringing our remodel, new build, and interior decorating projects to life. With an incredible eye for style and a deep understanding of current design trends, Annette has a true talent for sourcing everything from construction materials and lighting to furnishings and decor – ways aligning perfectly with each client’s vision and our design direction.
In addition to her creative contributions, Annette manages the TomKat procurement department with precision and care, overseeing all orders for furniture, lighting, and materials. Her attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills ensure that every project runs smoothly behind the scenes. She also leads client accounting, making her an essential part of our daily operations and overall success.
Annette Walz
designer + LEAD STAGING MANAGER
Annette brings a strong design perspective, thoughtful creativity, and a hands-on approach to the projects she leads at TomKat. As a Designer, she takes the lead on select design projects, working with clients and bringing spaces together with a sharp eye for scale, color, texture, and styling. She has a natural ability to create interiors that feel beautiful and complete.
Annette also serves as our Lead Staging Manager, where her leadership and exceptional organization truly shine. She directs the staging and moving teams and oversees everything from scheduling and logistics to installations and final styling, keeping projects on track and ensuring every detail gets done on time. Always ready to take on a new challenge, Annette brings the leadership, flexibility, and drive to keep things moving and make it happen.
Mo Crabtree
designer + Real estate agent
Mo brings unmatched creativity, positive energy, and a genuine passion for all things home to the TomKat team. She assists with design and staging projects, helping create beautifully styled spaces that highlight each home at its very best. Her eye for detail, natural styling ability, and upbeat personality make her an incredible asset during installs, staging days, and client projects.
In addition to supporting the design team, Mo is a licensed real estate agent and active investor. She recently purchased a property in Ocotillo that she is renovating and transforming into a vacation rental… combining her love of design, real estate, and creating welcoming spaces. Mo brings warmth, excitement, and heart to everything she does.
Kate Stoegbauer
marketing assistant
Kate brings a fresh creative perspective and deep understanding of the TomKat brand to her role at The TomKat Studio. Having grown up alongside the business, she has a natural eye for design, branding and storytelling, helping showcase the team’s projects through social media, marketing campaigns and visual content creation.
Currently attending the University of Mississippi “Ole Miss”, Kate works virtually with the TomKat team throughout the school year, balancing her studies with her continued role in the business. With a passion for beautiful spaces and thoughtful details, she assists with everything from content planning and photography coordination to marketing materials and client-facing presentations. Her creativity, organization and positive energy make her an integral part of the team as The TomKat Studio continues to grow its presence in both interior design and real estate.
