Bernadette Castro

Bernadette Castro (born July 10, 1944 in Manhattan is an American businesswoman and former New York politician who served in the Cabinet of former New York Governor George Pataki. She is a partner with her family in Castro Properties. After earning her master's degree at the University of Florida, Bernadette worked in the advertising and promotions department of Castro Convertibles. While raising her four children, Bernadette worked in the business on a limited basis and later moved into her role as the company CEO when they were grown. In 2009 Bernadette bought back the Castro Convertibles furniture business with her family, relaunching the legendary brand with two all-new convertible ottomans designed for contemporary living. Bernadette has four children: Terri Keogh, David Austin, Jonathan Austin and Bernard Austin, as well as eight grandchildren.