2023 Women in CRE: Catherine West, 43 West, Inc.

What are the most important factors women in your industry should consider when choosing a firm to build their career with?

We each have the power to make a difference, create change, and improve our communities. Selecting a professional home that supports and aligns with your values, goals, and culture is critical. Key ingredients for success include mentoring, responsiveness to answering questions, and ongoing education. As my firm’s focus is building healthy communities by bridging the equity gap, I stress putting action and funding behind words, including supporting other women- and BIPOC-owned businesses. 

Why should this nominee be recognized in our Women in Commercial Real Estate Spotlight? 

“I’ve worked with Catherine for many years now and have consistently been impressed with her ability to identify and execute on compelling opportunities. As a partner on a handful of deals, she brings a fresh perspective to underwriting, renovating, and operating multifamily properties, while creating win-win situations for all stakeholders!” - Axel Ragnarsson, Founder of Aligned Real Estate Partners LLC.