Homegrown Leadership Brings Keller Williams Steel City to Ellwood City

Real estate is about more than buying and selling homes—it’s about building relationships, investing in communities, and helping people find where they belong. That’s exactly the vision behind the new Keller Williams Steel City office, now open at 237 Route 288, Ellwood City, under the leadership of local Realtors Katelyn Dominelli and Amy Chisholm.

The July 2026 opening marks an exciting milestone as the first Keller Williams office in Ellwood City, bringing one of the world’s most recognized real estate brands together with hometown leadership that knows the community inside and out.

For Dominelli, opening the office wasn’t simply a business decision—it was coming home.

“It was really a no-brainer,” Dominelli said. “Ellwood City is home. It’s where I was born and raised, where my family lives, and where we’ve built our lives. The majority of my real estate business has always been centered here, so opening an office in Ellwood felt like the natural next step.”

A graduate of Lincoln High School, Dominelli has spent the past decade building a successful real estate career after first getting started as a real estate investor alongside her husband, Curt. The couple, who have been married for 20 years, continue to invest in real estate while raising their two sons, Hunter and Kaleb, in Wayne Township.

“I dreamed for years of opening my own real estate office in Ellwood City,” she said. “I love helping people through one of the biggest decisions of their lives, and I’ve always wanted to create an office with a positive culture where agents can grow, collaborate, and truly enjoy what they do.”

That positive culture is something both Dominelli and Chisholm say has become the foundation of the new office.

Chisholm, a lifelong Beaver County resident who grew up in North Sewickley and graduated from Riverside High School, brings a wealth of experience to the brokerage. A third-generation Realtor, she has spent years working in nearly every aspect of the industry—from construction and renovations to project management and new construction development.

“Watching our office grow so quickly has been incredibly rewarding,” Chisholm said. “What makes me most proud is the culture we’ve built. Everyone genuinely supports one another, celebrates each other’s successes, and is committed to growing together. Seeing our team succeed keeps me motivated every day.”

Outside of work, Chisholm enjoys spending time with her daughter, Shelby—who is also a Realtor in the office—and her grandchildren, Ryker and Junabee. She jokes that while she loves reading, she doesn’t always have time for it, so she has become an enthusiastic collector of books instead. When she can, she enjoys traveling to Florida and spending time with family.

The Ellwood City office offers a full range of residential and commercial real estate services, including buying, selling, leasing, investing, and property management. Whether working with first-time homebuyers, seasoned investors, or commercial clients, the team aims to provide personalized guidance backed by the resources of Keller Williams.

“We’re proud to be the first Keller Williams office in Ellwood City,” Dominelli said. “What makes our office unique is that we’re locally owned and operated. While we offer the technology, training, marketing, and resources of one of the world’s largest real estate companies, our decisions are made right here by people who know this community and are personally invested in its success. Our clients get the best of both worlds—the strength of a nationally recognized brand combined with the personalized service, relationships, and hometown values of a local brokerage.”

The office is also focused on growth.

Both Dominelli and Chisholm say they are actively recruiting experienced Realtors, newly licensed agents, and administrative professionals who want to be part of a collaborative, community-focused environment.

“We’re excited to continue building a strong, community-focused office,” Dominelli said.

Beyond helping clients buy and sell homes, the team hopes to become an active part of the Ellwood City community. Plans are already underway for a variety of events throughout the year, including a fall football party, Trunk or Treat, a community food drive, holiday family photo events, educational seminars, fundraising initiatives, and recruiting events.

“We want to be more than just a real estate office—we want to be an active part of the community,” Chisholm said. “We have lots of great events coming up, so we encourage everyone to watch our social media or stop by the office to learn more.”

Looking ahead, the partners hope to continue expanding throughout the surrounding region while keeping Ellwood City at the heart of everything they do.

“This is just the beginning,” Dominelli said. “We’re excited to continue growing our Ellwood office by adding talented agents and expanding the services we offer while serving more surrounding communities. Ellwood will always be our home base.”

As the doors officially open, Dominelli says she’s grateful for everyone who helped make the dream a reality.

“Opening the first Keller Williams office in Ellwood City has truly been a dream come true,” she said. “I’m incredibly grateful for the support of my family, our agents, our clients, and this amazing community. We look forward to serving Ellwood and the surrounding areas for many years to come while helping people achieve their real estate goals and continuing to give back to the community that has given so much to us.”

Keller Williams Steel City – Ellwood City is located at 237 Route 288, Ellwood City. The office is open to the public Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with appointments available outside regular business hours. Residents can learn more by visiting the KW Steel City website or following the office on Facebook and Instagram.