Westgrove Partners specializes in acquiring and operating multifamily real estate with a value-add and core-plus investment strategy. Since inception Westgrove has owned and operated more than $250M in multifamily properties across the Western and Midwestern U.S.

Prior to forming Westgrove, its founders compiled an extensive track record of successfully executing multifamily real estate investment strategies collectively contributing to the acquisition and management of over 30,000 units with a total capitalization of $3.0B across public and private investment platforms. 

Specialists in Multifamily

Westgrove implements a disciplined approach to asset evaluation, due diligence, property operations, construction, and investor relations that has been refined over decades of institutional experience within the multifamily real estate industry.

The team’s deep experience and expertise in this sector uniquely positions Westgrove to deliver a necessary alternative investment solution to its capital partners.

Investing with Purpose

Westgrove is committed to improving the standard of living at each community for its residents. By implementing proven operational and capital enhancements, Westgrove aims to create long term value for its partners in creating superior living environments.

Christian Meier

Managing Principal

Mr. Meier is Co-Founder and Managing Principal of Westgrove Partners. He is responsible for the firms investment strategy, including capital formation and its acquisitions.

Prior to forming Westgrove Partners, Mr. Meier was an early employee at Hightower, a leading real estate technology company. Mr. Meier was instrumental in the company’s rapid growth fostering key relationships with commercial real estate brokers, operators, and capital partners both domestically and internationally. In 2016 Hightower merged with VTS in a transaction valued at $300M.

Previously, Mr. Meier was a Senior Associate at Steadfast Companies. During his tenure at Steadfast they launched the Steadfast Income REIT and raised $745M in its first public offering. By 2015 the REIT acquired 17,000 multifamily units with a total capitalization of $1.65B.

Mr. Meier holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Finance and Management concentration from the University of Southern California. Mr Meier previously held Series 7 and 63 designations from FINRA, and is a member of ULI Young Leaders Organization.

Taylor Fijan

Managing Principal

Mr. Fijan is Co-Founder and Managing Principal of Westgrove Partners. He is responsible for the firm’s investment strategy, including property and company operations.

Mr. Fijan has more than 15 years of multifamily investment experience. Prior to forming Westgrove Partners, he held the title of Senior Vice President at Aragon Holdings where he was responsible for overseeing the company’s West Coast acquisitions and asset management. During his tenure, Mr. Fijan played a critical role in growing the company’s portfolio of assets from $30M to nearly $2B in seven years.

Mr. Fijan was individually responsible for sourcing and closing over $600M in multifamily investments in major markets across the Western, Midwestern and Southeastern United States. He was instrumental in the creation and implementation of the company’s operational processes and overall organizational strategy (fund structure, investment criteria, and investor relations). 

Mr. Fijan holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Real Estate Finance concentration from the University of Southern California.