Kelsey Downing joins Schaefer in the Cincinnati, Ohio office. Read below to learn about Kelsey.

1. Favorite thing to do off the clock?

Read! I love reading a book that I can’t put down and stay up late at night to finish it. I really enjoy historical fiction – The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah is my new favorite book.

2. Most prized possession/what you couldn’t live without (outside of family and friends)?

Our Goldendoodle, Tucker. He’s the best and he thinks he’s a human!

3. Meet my family.

My husband, Dan + our 3 children, Addie (15), Finley (11) and Brady (9).

4. What is the most extreme thing you have ever done?

I’m so boring – but we went white water rafting while in Colorado and that was really fun. I can’t wait to take my kids!

5. What’s your favorite day of the week?

Sunday – family time. During the week is hectic with work, practices + games. We get to spend time together as a family on Sundays.

6. What’s your signature dish to cook for family and friends?

We love to make appetizers for dinner or to watch Bengals games. My veggie pizza or buffalo chicken dip are pretty delicious.

7. Why you chose to work/live in Cincinnati?

I was born + raised Cincinnati! I’m 5-10 minutes from my parents + siblings, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

8. What’s on your bucket list?

A trip out west with the family. We tend to go to the beach for our summer vacations. I can’t wait to take an extended 2 week trip to national parks and visit family in Colorado.

9. Fun fact about yourself.

I wouldn’t call myself ambidextrous, but I write + eat with my left hand. Most other activities + all sports-related activities, I’m right-handed.

10. What would you sing at karaoke?

I’d rather not, but if you made me, it’d probably something country like “Wagon Wheel” by Darius Rucker.