David’s 22 years of architectural experience are driven by his passion for projects that enhance individual uses to improve the whole. David has extensive experience designing Affordable Housing and encourages the design team to create sustaining places for future tenants and the community at large. His focus on delivering extraordinary designs that function for the end-user creates inherent value for clients and great spaces. David’s project experience includes a wide range of major new construction projects, renovations, and additions across the Pacific Northwest.

As President, Daniel oversees Nitze-Stagen’s integrated real estate investment and portfolio management activities, with a particular emphasis on deal sourcing, investment analysis and development oversight. Previous to Nitze-Stagen, Daniel worked as an early stage technology investor at Voyager Capital and as a Financial Analyst at Goldman Sachs. In his free time, he enjoys spending time on the water with his wife and two young children. Daniel holds BA degrees from University of Washington in Finance and English and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Chris is the Senior VP, Development Sourcing at The Wolff Company. He is responsible for site selection, acquisition, entitlements, design and development of multifamily and senior housing assets in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. With more than 10 years experience in the multi-family industry, Chris has been involved in the development of more than $1 Billion of multi-family assets. He received his Bachelor’s degree and MBA from the University of Washington, where he also completed the Commercial Real Estate Certificate Program. He is an active member of ULI, NAIOP, NMHC and is a past board member of the Seattle Architecture Foundation.

Mr. Guincher is the president of Continental Properties LLC (“CP”), with over thirty years of

experience in the real estate industry, and has directed the development of over 3,800 multifamily

units over the past twenty-five years in the Puget Sound region. CP has developed the

highest quality apartments and condominiums in the Seattle area, setting numerous price per unit

and absorption records for the region.

Mr. Guincher holds a Bachelor of Commerce with majors in Finance and Real Estate from the

University of British Columbia. He has been married for twenty-six years, with two children,

ages twenty-two and nineteen.

Kim Etherton is a Vice President with Umpqua Bank. She joined Umpqua seven years ago after working twelve years at US Bank. As a Senior Relationship Manager in the Seattle Commercial Real Estate Office, Kim manages a portfolio of over $600 million in commitments on both construction and term loans. Her portfolio is a mix of multifamily, office, retail, hospitality, and industrial product. A graduate of the University of Washington’s Michael G. Foster School of Business, Kim enjoys spending her personal time with her husband (Roger) and golden retriever (Delilah) with their trailer in the wine country throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Jooyeol is a visionary designer with over 20 years of experience developing thoughtful, community-centered environments. Each design he delivers adapts to the shifting lifestyle needs of evolving neighborhoods. Internationally recognized for award-winning buildings and master plans.

Lindsey has devoted her career to understanding the legal risks her clients face in the construction industry. Her clients include developers, owners, owner’s representatives, contractors, international multidisciplinary design firms, and local engineering and architecture firms. She takes great pride in offering an integrated suite of services to her clients, providing advice on risk management, contract negotiation, and conflict resolution, as well as defending her clients from claims. Lindsey’s practice spans Alaska, Washington, Oregon, and Arizona and she considers it an honor to counsel her clients as they change the way people live, work and travel in the Pacific Northwest.

Lindsey is deeply engaged with organizations in the field of construction and she holds numerous leadership positions as well as being recognized as an honorary American Institute of Architects (AIA) member. She is a respected leader in her field and a frequent presenter to industry organizations and professionals on a range of construction law topics.

Kristin Ryan a Partner in barrientos RYAN. She is a multi-family and civic project developer focused on building inspired places that promote the growth of the city of Seattle. Ms. Ryan is an astute and experienced developer having managed development projects totaling over $400mm in housing, medical offices, schools and theaters over the course of her career. She was previously Director of the Northwest Division of Jonathan Rose Companies, directing the firm’s acquisition, development and consulting activities on the west coast, and managing their west coast portfolio.

Kristin has provided development advisory services to many non-profit and governmental agencies seeking to use multi-layered financing approaches to implement their projects. She specializes in implementing complex projects that serve communities with great places to live and work.

Kaitlin is involved in all facets of development with a focus on entitlement, feasibility, financial analysis, design, and the overall management of the development process from site acquisition through completion. She directs the project team, coordinates with lenders and city officials, reports to investors, and works closely with the construction team as the owner’s representative. Kaitlin is currently managing the development of Orenda at Othello Square and Ballard Food Bank.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration | University of Alaska Anchorage

Leadership Principles Certificate | Harvard Business School

Honors and Involvements

Urban Land Institute NW TOD Product Council

Urban Land Institute’s Young Leaders Group

Served on a ULI Techincal Assistance Panel for the Alaska Land Trust

2016 Center for Sustainable Leadership Program

Experience

Orenda at Othello Square | Seattle, WA

Ballard Food Bank | Seattle, WA

Canton Lofts | Seattle, WA

Decibel | Seattle, WA

Reverb | Seattle, WA

Northwest Kidney Centers | Federal Way and Sea-Tac, WA

Walsh Construction Co. is a leader in affordable multifamily construction throughout the Pacific Northwest, having constructed over 57,000 affordable homes in our 63-year history. Elizabeth is General Manager of Walsh’s Washington region, overseeing over 100 employees and the operations of the Seattle and Tacoma offices. She has worked at Walsh for over 19 years, coming up through the ranks after starting as a project engineer and project manager, before stepping into the general manager role in 2018. Elizabeth has overseen numerous affordable housing projects throughout the Puget Sound for over 20 nonprofit clients, with steady, thoughtful, collaborative leadership. She is also a Vice-President of the Board of Directors for the Housing Development Consortium, where she works with owners, designers, funders and policy makers to advocate for more resources to support increased production of housing in King County. She holds a BS in Urban Planning and Environmental Design from Ball State University and a Construction Management Certificate from the University of Washington.

Brett Sheehan is a Relationship Manager for KeyBank Community Development Lending. Brett will be the main point of contact as well as oversee the construction and permanent loans. Brett has worked in the affordable housing industry for the last 25 years. In addition to developing LIHTC projects, Brett has also worked on the funding side. Brett has been an underwriter, originator, and an asset manager in charge of working out troubled projects. Brett spent ten years as a volunteer on the board of REACH CDC. Brett has a BA from the University of Colorado and Master’s Degree from Portland State University.

Elliot is responsible for managing the overall quality of account staff work within the Real Estate Practice and serves as a strategic advisor and senior counsel to clients.

Before he joined Allison+Partners, Elliot served as Senior Director of Public Relations and Communications for the U.S. business at Colliers, one of the world’s largest commercial real estate brokerages. In that role, he led the internal and external messaging of the Colliers brand, including but not limited to, media relations, internal communications, social media, research and the company’s thought leadership efforts.

Prior to that, he was an accomplished reporter and editor – serving as Managing Editor and Director of Content for Bisnow, where he managed the editorial staff at the country’s largest commercial real estate news and events platform, in addition to serving as the real estate, finance and banking reporter for a Business Journal in Los Angeles.

During his career, Elliot has earned numerous recognitions, including as an Influencer in Marketing from GlobeSt.com and in his reporting years, a first place business story from the Los Angeles Press Club, among others. He earned his journalism degree from Humboldt State University and holds an MBA from Cal Lutheran.

Sabrina Gentry is the Quantum Fiber Connected Communities Sales Manager for Washington State with over 20 years of industry experience. Sabrina leads a team of six Senior Account Managers with prominent expertise in delivering customized fiber solutions for single-family homes, multi-dwelling units, and master-planned communities in the Seattle/Tacoma and Spokane markets. Sabrina and her team are experts in fiber delivery and have managed projects for the top builders and developers throughout Washington State.