Lauren Rutkowski
Baxter Built
As Partner and Director of Real Estate Development, Lauren heads the company’s development and asset management functions focusing on underwriting, structuring, closing, and executing on acquisitions, development, and stabilization/disposition strategies.
Lauren studied Hospitality Business at the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration. After receiving her Bachelor’s degree, she began her career in hospitality management. In the ten years prior to joining Baxter, she’s been in real estate finance and development in NYC. First in CMBS special servicing, where she performed loan workouts and distressed asset management nation-wide. Then in high leverage lending, where she acquired and originated loans nation-wide. Finally, prior to joining Baxter, in NYC development focusing on for-sale residential condos, retail, and residential rentals.
Baxter Companies are women-led, encompassing development, construction, and property management. The firm has deep roots in the Hudson Valley, NY. To date, Baxter has successfully delivered 1,000+ units of housing, 300,000 SF of commercial space, and some of the region’s most recognizable hospitality projects. Our companies consist of about 80 of the most skilled crafts(wo)men in the region and has helped shape the Hudson Valley with passion and dedication to our communities. Our development and asset management functions implement a comprehensive and strategic approach to managing projects and investments to continuously maximize value. For more than 30 years, Baxter has been redefining what a construction and development company can do.