• HOWARD WEST

    Principal

HOWARD WEST

Principal

(412) 284-1650

(412) 528-1301

(412) 339-2424

hwest@lee-associates.com

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Howard West is an established commercial real estate broker who joined Lee & Associates as a Principal in 2025. He specializes in industrial and investment properties in Western Pennsylvania and is an expert in acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing of properties across the region. Mr. West has a reputation for taking advantage of all industry and market information resources, and creating thoughtful transaction plans that allow his clients to maximize value and profitability while uncovering hidden opportunities.

EDUCATION

  • Master of Business Administration, Babson College - Olin School
  • Bachelor of Science with a concentration in Real Estate - Clemson University
  • Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

  • 2023 Power Broker Award, CoStar
  • 2022 Top Producer, Newmark Pittsburgh office
  • 2022 SIOR Award, Industrial Sale of the Year
  • 2020 Power Broker Award, CoStar
  • 2019 SIOR Award, Investment Sale of the Year

CAREER HISTORY

Mr. West has been involved in transactions totaling over $1 billion in volume since beginning his commercial real estate career. Before joining Lee & Associates, Mr. West was most recently a Director at Newmark, and prior to that, a Vice President at Colliers International, concentrating on investment sales and brokerage services. He previously served as an Asset Manager for The Wilder Companies, overseeing a 17-asset portfolio worth over $650 million with more than 2 million square feet of institutional-grade properties. Mr. West also worked as an Asset Manager for Boston Capital, managing a portfolio of over 80 multifamily properties. This experience has provided him with invaluable expertise that results in superior service for his clients.