James Love
As vice president of marketing and brand for Draper and Kramer, Inc., James Love leverages innovation and storytelling to drive business success. He oversees the strategic direction of the company’s marketing efforts, aligning initiatives with business goals, and maintaining a cohesive brand identity. Love also leads marketing for Draper and Kramer’s managed properties, ensuring strategies meet evolving market trends and resident needs. As the architect of the firm’s digital presence, he has delivered measurable growth in engagement and brand awareness. Under his leadership, Draper and Kramer has adopted forward-thinking marketing solutions that enhance its competitive edge.
Previously, Love held marketing roles at Citi and The Home Depot in the Chicago area, where he honed his expertise in brand development, customer engagement and strategic marketing. He also founded and ran an independent production company, producing feature-length films, a television series, marketing videos and websites for a variety of clients. Love is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, earning a bachelor’s degree in business administration.
