Inland CFO honored in Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame

Catherine Lynch, chief financial officer of Inland Real Estate Investment Corp. in Oak Brook, has been recognized in the 2018 Midwest Real Estate News Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame.

As CFO, Lynch is responsible for overseeing all financial activities, including financial reporting, budgeting and acquisition finance structuring, as well as partnering with the executive leadership teams on strategic planning.

Lynch is also the first woman to be appointed as a director of The Inland Group, LLC. In this position, she joined the board that consists of the four original principals of Inland: Daniel L. Goodwin, Robert H. Baum, G. Joseph Cosenza and Robert D. Parks.

"I'm truly honored to be recognized for my contributions and accomplishments in Inland's 50-year history," said Lynch. "I'm fortunate to work for an organization that values the perspectives women can bring to the table and to be part of a dedicated, talented and knowledgeable team that operates at the highest level of integrity."

Lynch is a Certified Public Accountant, a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Illinois CPA Society and is registered with FINRA as a Financial Operations Principal. She also serves on the College of Business Advisory Council for Illinois State University, which provides advice on the mission and programs of the college.