Our Philosophy
At Catalyst, we know that relationships are everything.
Relationships with our brokers who find us great acquisition opportunities. Relationships with our lenders who help us structure an ideal capital stack. Relationships with our equity partners who understand that exceptional returns take time to realize. Relationships with our management company and vendors who make the “day-to-day” seamless. And most importantly, relationships with our tenants who allow for the machine that is Catalyst to operate.
Vice President
Sean Willett currently serves as a Vice President at Catalyst, where he oversees all asset management activities across the firm's portfolio, ensuring operational efficiency and strategic growth. He is actively involved in sourcing new acquisition opportunities, leading significant renovation projects, and expanding Catalyst's investor network.
Prior to joining Catalyst, Sean served as an Asset Manager at Southwest Equity Partners, where he managed financial analysis and capital strategy for a diverse portfolio. He worked closely with property management and operations teams to optimize a wide array of projects. Sean began his career at Matthews Real Estate Investment Services, where he built strong relationships with both institutional and private clients alongside active involvement in organizations such as ICSC, NAIOP, and ULI.
A graduate of San Diego State University, Sean was an engaged member of the Real Estate Society and Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. Originally from Seattle, Washington, he now calls San Diego home, where he enjoys surfing, golf, and an active lifestyle in his free time.
Sean Willett
Founder
Upon graduating from College in 2013, Rich Hamilton joined PSRS, a San Diego boutique mortgage banking firm. After two years working as an analyst in support of senior producers, Rich decided to go “full commission” and exclusively focus on his own clientele. In 2018, at the age of 27, Rich was offered a Partnership opportunity at PSRS and became the youngest Principal in the history of the company.
New opportunities presented themselves and beginning in mid-2017, Rich started acquiring his own commercial assets. In 2022, he formed Catalyst as a holding company that today owns 190 apartment units, 13,000 SF of retail, and 18,000 SF of medical office. Rich acquired the assets via a mix of his own capital and joint venture equity from high net worth individuals.
Rich also has a 4-hour online boot camp that is designed to convert real estate agent or mortgage professionals into top 1% performers.
Rich allocates a lot of his time on Non-Profit projects based in Brazil.
Rich Hamilton
