Meet The Team
Our People
FIA employs dedicated and experienced professionals with expert knowledge of timberland investment and management.
Cathy J. Sorrell
Cathy J. Sorrell
Cathy began her career at Forest Investment Associates in 1999. As Manager of Corporate Administration, she handles the facility management of the office. This includes working with outside vendors who provide our office and vending supplies as well as vendors who provide the firm with shredding services, plant maintenance, renovations, etc. She is the primary liaison for coordinating the firm’s needs and general communication with Property Management. She supervises the receptionist and her duties. Cathy also processes the payables for the firm.
Previous Experience
Before joining FIA, Cathy was an employee of Frazier & Deeter, LLC. She served as Administrative Assistant to the Managing Partner and was Manager of the Administrative Staff of the firm. Prior to that she was Word Processing Department Manager at Arthur Young.
What is your business philosophy?
My business philosophy includes dependability, integrity and diligence.
Why did you choose this field / career path?
I chose this career path because of the company’s strength, culture and employee opportunity.
What is one of the best lessons you’ve learned during your career?
One of the best lessons I have learned during my career is that hard work and honesty are keys to success.
“To Thine Own Self Be True.” – William Shakespeare
Education
Sauk Valley College
Evangel University