On Wednesday, September 1, Fred Westerlund, CEO, MBH Settlement Group, was awarded the October Research 2021 Leadership Award at the National Settlement Services Summit (NS3).
Established in 2012, the October Research awards program honors men and women in the title, underwriting, lending and settlement services industries for exemplary accomplishment in the areas of Leadership, Innovation and Philanthropy.
Presented by Erica Meyer, CEO and Publisher of October Research, on Wednesday, September 1, 2021.
Fred is honored to be placed in such distinguished ranks of past honorees, and the tremendous leaders in our industry. Evident in Fred’s management style and his remarks are his dedication to the industry and the individuals with whom he works.
“At MBH, we focus on the 3 C’s: our Clients, our Colleagues, and our Communities. We believe that everything else will follow. A leadership award is really a team award, so, I would like to thank the incredible team we’ve assembled at MBH. They are amazing and they inspire me every day.”
With a wealth of experience in operations, business development, and risk management, Fred Westerlund provides leadership and vision to MBH Settlement Group.
He has been involved in real estate services in the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia markets for 16 years, and brings 29 years of leadership in sales, marketing, and operational roles across multiple service industries.
Prior to Fred’s career in business, he served as an officer in the U.S. Army. He’s earned a Masters of Business Administration from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania and holds an undergraduate degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point.
Fred is active in the industry serving as Chairman of the Real Estate Finance and Settlements Forum for the Northern Virginia Association of REALTORS.
He’s also active in the community, serving on the board of his Homeowners Association and supporting a number of different charitable organizations.
About MBH Settlement Group
Established in 1994, MBH Settlement Group is proud to be a settlement industry leader in the D.C. Metro area. MBH is committed to its partners and clients, serving our communities for more than 25 years in our 20 offices across Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.