2025 Women in CRE: Katherine Andruchuk, EIT, Allen & Major Associates, Inc.

What has been the most rewarding project or deal you’ve worked on in your career, and why? Redevelopment projects are among the most rewarding and, at times, the most challenging I’ve worked on. Transforming deteriorating, underutilized, or inaccessible exterior spaces into dynamic, welcoming, and functional places is deeply gratifying. Solving the complications of an existing site, then seeing how design decisions directly influence how people live, work, and connect, makes the earlier challenges fade and highlights the lasting impact of the space you helped create.

What drew you to commercial real estate, and what keeps you passionate? Commercial real estate encompasses more than just buildings and interiors; it also involves designing exterior spaces that support communities, businesses, and housing. Each project is a unique puzzle, and I enjoy collaborating with clients and design teams to find solutions. While every site presents different challenges, the knowledge gained from past projects guides the creative designs that shape spaces people will use and enjoy for years to come.