As CEO of Goodman Real Estate for more than 15 years, George believes the company’s mission, vision, and values has created a culture that has attracted extraordinary professionals and kept the company on a successful course. During his tenure, he has overseen the teams that developed, acquired, and disposed of over 350 assets in four countries. With experience spanning roles in finance, accounting, property management, asset management, and capital markets, George’s knowledge, experience, and skill move GRE in the direction of the future of real estate. George graduated from the University of Washington and earned his CPA, CPM, CCIM, and RPA real estate designations.

George finds satisfaction by challenging his team to achieve their goals while ensuring each person is encouraged and has opportunities to grow. He considers every team member at GRE to be a leader and supports them as they develop an understanding of their strengths and how to use them within the organization. George firmly believes there is a significant shortage of housing nationwide due to questionable regulatory policies. He advocates for the removal of barriers that policy makers can influence, both legislative and regulatory, so that housing supply will increase for the benefit of current and future generations.

George believes that a portion of profitable work should go toward those at risk in the community. This belief led George to create IMPACT—a company-wide program with a mission to provide a sense of place for all of GRE’s community by collaborating with local non-profits to serve the vulnerable with a focus on shelter, community, education, sustainability, and relief. He personally serves on several non-profit boards, including WBPA, CRISTA, V16, and the North Seattle College Real Estate Program.

George and his wife have three grown daughters, live near the University of Washington, and like to spend time boating, skiing, traveling, and financially supporting local charitable organizations.

John Oppenheimer is Founder and Chairman of Columbia Hospitality. Columbia Hospitality operates over 100 properties in 12 states including hotels and resorts, residential, golf, distinctive venues, and restaurants and bars. Under John’s leadership, Columbia Hospitality has received countless awards in 2024 including: Fastest Growing Companies and Washington Best Workplaces (Puget Sound Business Journal), Family Business Award Honoree (Puget Sound Business Journal), as well as Best Company Work-Life Balance and Best Company Happiness (Comparably). In addition to launching Columbia Hospitality in 1995 (to manage Bell Harbor International Conference Center for the Port of Seattle), John has also founded five successful, private hospitality-related businesses.

John was a founding general partner of Seattle Hotel Group, the investment group that developed the Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Seattle.

John currently sits on the following boards: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Board, Smoke Tree Corporation, Four Seasons Seattle Homeowners Association, UW Center for Leadership Studies Advisory Board, Anthony’s Restaurants, Northland Properties, and Chelan Valley Farms. Examples of John’s past non-profit boards included Chair of the Woodland Park Zoo, Chair of YPO Gold, board member of 5th Ave Theater, among others. He served as a past member of the advisory board of Northern Trust. John was also recognized as a 2024 Director of the Year honoree and selected as a Power 100 honoree every year since 2019 by Puget Sound Business Journal.

Susan Boyd is Bellwether Housing’s Chief Executive Officer, leading the organization’s overall direction and strategy since 2017. Under Susan’s leadership as CEO, Bellwether Housing has dramatically expanded its pace of affordable housing development and acquisition. She previously served as Bellwether’s Director of Real Estate Development, following a 12-year career as an attorney with the firm Kantor Taylor Nelson & Boyd. This background gives Susan a uniquely broad perspective on the intricacies of financing and developing affordable housing, the challenges of operating an organization in a complex regulatory environment, and the importance of building relationships across sectors to accomplish one’s mission. Susan currently serves on the Affordable Housing Committee of King County’s Growth Management Planning Council, the Downtown Seattle Association Board of Directors, and the Housing Development Consortium of Seattle-King County Board of Directors.

Douglas N. Dreher is the President & CEO of The Hotel Group. He is responsible for all facets of the company including overseeing the company-wide portfolio, real estate acquisitions and dispositions, investor relations, business development, capital and strategic planning. Mr. Dreher was promoted to CEO in 2009, and beforehand had been President since 2002.

Before joining THG in 1989 he worked for Westin Hotels & Resorts in various management positions. Mr. Dreher has supervised over 75 hotels in 15 states and Canada, overseen 25 new developments and has background experience with brands such as Marriott, Hilton, Doubletree, Radisson, Sheraton, Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn.

Mr. Dreher holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the School of Hospitality Business Management at Washington State University, where he has served as a guest lecturer and received a 75th Anniversary Honoree Recognition Award. He is a Certified Hotel Administrator (CHA) from the Educational Institute of the American Hotel & Lodging Association. Mr. Dreher chairs the Multi-Unit Lodging Council for American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) and he is past Chairman for the Washington State Hotel & Lodging Association. He is a current member of the Lodging Industry Investment Council (LIIC), a think tank comprised of leading hotel and real estate executives which disseminates investment trends to the hospitality industry.

Kristin has been committed to delivering exceptional client service since 2006. She specializes in working with closely held businesses and high net-worth individuals, providing tax consulting, compliance, and proactive tax planning solutions. With nearly 20 years of experience, Kristin bring deeps expertise in federal and state income tax compliance and planning for pass-through entities, individuals, and trusts across diverse industries, including real estate and construction, auto dealerships, and manufacturing.

Recognized for her ability to build strong client relationships, Kristin is a trusted advocate who consistently delivers results. She has successfully represented numerous clients in IRS examinations, achieving favorable outcomes. Beyond her work in public accounting, Kristin is passionate about giving back to the

community. She serves as Treasurer and board member for ZGiRLS, a nonprofit founded by Olympic and NCAA athletes. ZGiRLS empowers young girls with the tools and mindset to be confident, centered, and courageous. As Finance Committee Chair, Kristin has played a key role in developing financial policies and procedures, including cash management, donor tracking, and invoice approval processes.

Kristin is a proud mother of three daughters. When she’s not advising clients or volunteering, you’ll find her cheering from the sidelines at softball, gymnastics, and basketball—or enjoying peaceful time practicing yoga.