Russell Allegrette

Russ Allegrette is a Principal and Co-Founder of Ocean West Capital Partners, a Los Angeles-based real estate investment and operating company established in 2009. Under his leadership, the firm has successfully completed approximately $7 billion in commercial real estate transactions and manages a portfolio encompassing 17.3 million square feet of office and industrial space, along with about 5,000 student housing beds and 1,000 apartment units.1 2

Professional Background

Maguire Investments: Prior to Ocean West, Allegrette served as President, overseeing a 5 million square foot portfolio that included office, retail, and hotel properties. During his tenure, he notably increased revenue from around $100 million to $250 million within three years.3
Eastdil Secured: He was also a Managing Director at Eastdil Secured, where he managed debt placement and loan sales. Allegrette facilitated over $20 billion in commercial real estate loans and sold more than $3 billion in mortgage and mezzanine debt.1 4
KPMG: Earlier in his career, he worked at KPMG’s Real Estate Consulting Group, where he handled due diligence for transactions exceeding $5 billion.3

Education

Russ Allegrette graduated from the University of Notre Dame, earning a Bachelor of Business Degree with a concentration in finance.1 2

His extensive experience in real estate investment and management positions him as a significant figure in the industry, contributing to various facets of property ownership including asset management and capital markets.