Katie Sims
PARAPLANNER
- Team Member Since: 2022
- Professional Superpower: Curating team events with an emphasis on having fun together
- Unexpected Hobby: Taking animal planet quality photos of my pets
- Bucket List Item: Overnight Hike in Machu Picchu, Peru
- Favorite Memory at Benchmark: Having a Survivor-themed team meeting with Shannon dressed as the host, Jeff Probst
- Preferred Ice Cream Flavor: Chocolate Malt
- Starbucks Order: Iced Caramel Macchiato with Almond Milk
Katie, a Mississippi native, joined the Benchmark team in June 2022 and is one of our valued paraplanners. She and her husband Robert have a blended family of three children—Alayna, Andrew, and Jay—as well as a golden doodle (Rex) and a cat (Molly). Katie loves traveling to new places, spending time with friends, and catching a quick nap when she can! She’s a reality TV enthusiast, loves keeping up with news-worthy court cases, and enjoys playing pickleball with her husband. She’s also deeply passionate about mentoring the youth girls at her church and pouring into the next generation.
At Benchmark, Katie’s mission is to make every client feel valued. As one of Shannon’s paraplanners, she works alongside Bridget, her partner in crime, forming a dynamic duo affectionately nicknamed “Chip and Dale.” Together, they make the client experience seamless, always striving to lighten Shannon’s load. Beyond her paraplanning role, Katie also contributes to the marketing team, adding her creative flair to everything she touches. Her empathetic nature, incredible leadership, and positive outlook make her an indispensable part of the Benchmark family. There’s not much Katie can’t do, and Benchmark is undoubtedly a better place because of her.
