Libby Lassiter is a real estate investor and trailblazer in the Commercial Real Estate industry. She led retail leasing and development at Bayer Properties for 17+ years, most recently as co-president of the company that was sold in 2022. The Bayer portfolio includes notable mixed-use projects like the Summit Birmingham, The Pizitz, Summit Reno, and the Summit at Fritz Farm in Lexington, KY. Her most recent venture is as principal at Tessa Commercial Real Estate, leading development and investments of retail, mixed-use, and historic properties in Birmingham.

Outside of Lassiter’s business achievements, she is committed to enriching her local community. In 2020, she launched the podcast “Share the Mic – Conversations between black and white friends in the South.” The series focuses on exposing racial injustices and will soon launch a third season promoting voting involvement by youth in the 2024 election. Lassiter is also the board chair of Common Thread. This Birmingham 501c3 creates spaces where nonprofits and mission-driven entrepreneurs can grow while meeting the needs of residents in historically underserved neighborhoods. Their community hubs support small businesses, educational entities, workforce development programs, and wellness providers in unique, accessible venues.

Lassiter also serves as National Ambassador for CORE – Career Opportunities in Real Estate – working to bring 20,000 people of color into the commercial real estate industry by 2031. She serves on the board of REV Birmingham and is using her expertise in commercial real estate to deliver on their mission to make Birmingham an even more vibrant place. She also serves on the board of The Women’s Foundation among other nonprofits. Lassiter sees her business role as creating value through real estate investments and preservation of Birmingham’s historic buildings – while her personal mission is to be a good steward of the community in which she lives and serves.