Getting to Know Karyn Weitl: Driving Real Estate & Community Growth at PartnerTulsa
With a career that has spanned the mountains of Utah, the beaches of California, and now the heart of Tulsa, Karyn Weitl brings a wealth of experience in real estate development, property management and community building. At PartnerTulsa, she focuses on identifying strategic real estate acquisitions, coordinating development efforts and supporting key incentive programs like tax increment financing (TIF) and the Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF). Passionate about connecting developers with the resources they need, Karyn thrives on the collaboration and optimism that fuel Tulsa’s growth.
Can you provide an overview of your role at PartnerTulsa and the key projects you support?
In my current role, I am identifying and coordinating real estate acquisitions and developments within Partner Tulsa. I also am highly involved with our incentives programs, particularly our TIF and AHTF projects.
What do you enjoy most about your role, and what excites you about the future of Tulsa?
One of my favorite aspects of my role is meeting with developers and learning about their plans and dreams for our community. I keep a running list of upcoming projects, and looking at that list reminds me that, even in uncertain times, there are so many people who are optimistically looking forward to the future. I especially love helping developers identify and connect to all kinds of resources. I love the synergy that public/private partnerships and collaboration create in addressing housing, economic development, and community building in Tulsa.
What upcoming projects or initiatives are you most excited about, and how do you see them impacting the community?
I am so excited about the ‘all-in’ feeling among the developers, philanthropic foundations, community organizations, City administration, non-profits, and other stakeholders in addressing our housing situation. I love that conversations in this space are not just about housing, but about building and strengthening neighborhoods and communities. I feel honored to associate with such passionate and committed individuals.
What’s a fun or unexpected fact about yourself that people might like to know?
In some alternate universe, I am a James Bond- type superspy. I always thought that looked so glamorous and exciting!