Mar 06, 2026

Cairncross & Hempelmann

Cairncross & Hempelmann announced that Duncan Greene has joined the firm's Land Use & Zoning Group, further strengthening its capabilities in land use, zoning, and development matters across the Puget Sound region.

Duncan brings over 20 years of experience advising property owners, developers and businesses on complex land use and permitting issues, including project entitlements, regulatory compliance, and navigating local approval processes. His practice focuses on helping clients move projects efficiently from planning through approval, with strategic guidance grounded in a deep understanding of Washington's regulatory framework.

“With more than two decades of experience advising clients on complex land use, environmental and regulatory issues, Duncan is an exciting new addition to our land use team,” said Randall Olsen, Cairncross & Hempelmann partner and Land Use & Zoning Practice group leader. “He expands our capabilities and shares our commitment to providing exceptional service to our clients.”

Mar 05, 2026

Walker & Dunlop

Washington

With its headquarters in Maryland, Walker & Dunlop announced this week that Mark Washington has joined the firm's Seattle office to help lead multifamily sales. He makes the move from CBRE. W&D's Kris Mikkelsen said in a statement, “Mark's experience and advisory approach align perfectly with ours, and we're excited to have him lead our efforts in the Pacific Northwest. We gained significant market share nationally in 2025, and with Mark leading the charge in a new market for Walker & Dunlop, we're confident that momentum will continue.”

Lee & Associates

Brussa

Lee & Associates announced this week that its John Brussa has been promoted to principal at the brokerage. He's been with Lee since 2019, and concentrates on the industrial and office sectors. Lee's Jim Bowles said, “John continues to raise the bar for our team and the region. This promotion reflects both his hard work and the high esteem in which he's held throughout the industry.” Lee further notes that Brussa is the youngest principal in the firm's regional history.

JLL

Curry

JLL's value and risk advisory group has various members and different offices across the U.S. Here in Seattle, JLL announced that Becci Curry has joined that office; she makes the move from CBRE. She said in a statement, “I am excited to partner with our clients to navigate the evolving landscape of risk, regulation and ESG, and to work with the exceptional talent at JLL to set new standards for the industry.”

Feb 20, 2026

Conner Homes

Nelson

Conner Homes announced that Dustin Nelson is the company's new assistant controller.

Nelson will manage the daily operations of the Conner Homes accounting department, including financial statement preparation and review, managing internal controls, and month-end closings. He will also support audits and tax reporting and is the functional lead for an ERP implementation.

Nelson holds a finance degree from Western Washington University.

The company, which has been designing and building homes for over 65 years, builds townhomes and single-family homes, and currently has five open communities, with additional communities opening in the future.

Feb 19, 2026

Alaska Airlines

Brookman

There's more to aviation-related real estate than runways. Alaska Airlines also has to manage its offices, logistics and airport leases. To that end, it recently announced that Ben Brookman has been promoted to VP of real estate and airport affairs. The airline's Shane Jones said in a statement, “This is a transformational moment for our airline, as we add new international destinations to our route map that our guests want, and elevate the experience at every step of their journey.” Alaska says it's investing more than $3 billion in hub airports. With subsidiaries including Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air, the Alaska network now serves over 140 destinations, including 29 international markets.

Guardian Real Estate Services

Nagy

Based in Portland, Guardian Real Estate Services operates all around the West Coast. It's an occasional buyer and seller in our market. (One example? The 284-unit Royal Hills in Renton.) Active in mixed-use, multifamily and senior housing, Guardian recently announced that multifamily specialist Michael Nagy has joined the firm as senior VP of development. He makes the move from Wood Partners; before that, he was with Holland Partner Group. Guardian's Tom Brenneke said of the new hire, “As our acquisition and preservation activity continues to grow, it is important that our development capabilities evolve in step. Michael's leadership positions us well for the next phase of the platform.”