Ari Rakic
Director of Business Development, Westward360

Ari Rakic is a seasoned investment real estate professional with over a decade of experience in the industry. As the Director of Business Development at Westward360, she focuses on fostering strategic partnerships within the investment property management sector.

Ari’s career is defined by her dedication to building strong client relationships, developing innovative sales and marketing strategies, and consistently exceeding growth targets. She brings over 15 years of experience in sales leadership and marketing for legacy global luxury brands and real estate ventures. Her expertise lies in identifying market opportunities, leveraging data-driven insights, and crafting creative solutions that drive revenue growth, elevate brand visibility, and strengthen community engagement.

Deeply committed to civic involvement, Ari serves on the Board of Directors for the Rogers Park Builders Group and actively contributes to several industry organizations, including REIA, WHIP, the Southside Builders Association, Commercial Forum, and D77 representing Lakeview. She also serves on the advisory board of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, reflecting her long-standing dedication to community service.

Fluent in four languages and based in Chicago’s Loop neighborhood, Ari has a bachelor’s in fashion and  is a proud alumna of the University of Chicago and Crain’s Leadership Cohort.