Christy Hrabe, FMP
Facilities & Procurement Manager
Vedder Price | Chicago, IL
chrabe@vedderprice.com
With 24 years of dedicated service at Vedder Price, Christy Hrabe currently serves as the Facilities and Procurement Manager. In this role, Christy oversees essential office operations and the management of facilities to ensure a productive work environment. She coordinates ongoing projects, including construction, office upgrades, and maintenance, while managing vendor relationships to negotiate optimal purchasing arrangements. Christy also has expertise in facilities management software and conference room reservation systems, recently completing a rollout of the room reservation system to the firm.
Christy’s role involves supervising trades and office services staff, ensuring timely execution of projects within budget. She is dedicated to maintaining positive vendor relationships and compliance with procurement policies, analyzing vendor pricing, and overseeing significant capital projects. With a sharp eye for detail and exceptional organizational skills, she effectively manages multiple projects in a high‐pressure environment, providing strategic recommendations on space utilization and improvements.
Known for her strong communication and negotiation skills, Christy excels in cross‐functional teamwork and problem‐solving, making her a key leader in enhancing operational efficiency at Vedder Price.