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Title & Company: Principal, The Seneca Real Estate Group Brief description, size and scope of Company: The Seneca Group is a real estate advisory and project management firm, currently with 23 employees. We have a team of experienced professionals who promote collaboration and provide leadership on a wide variety of real estate projects. We offer a full range of services, from project inception through completion. How long have you been with your Company: 8 years Previous companies and/or previous career fields: For 9 years, I ran a firm called Domoto Company. We provided project management services to a wide range of clients throughout the Puget Sound area. In 1998 I merged Domoto Company with my pals at The Seneca Group. How did you get into your field? While working toward a degree in Building Construction at the UW, I started working on a part-time basis for Lease Crutcher Construction as a field office assistant. I worked my way into a full-time position upon graduation. What would you be doing if you weren't at Seneca? Maybe I'd be a fly-fishing guide or play keyboards in a rock and roll band, but it's hard to think of a better job than the one I have. What do you like best about your industry? Each new client and assignment provides an opportunity to learn about how their organization functions, what makes them unique, and what opportunities and challenges the new project presents for them. Then based on that understanding, we figure out how to leverage Seneca's knowledge and expertise into the greatest value for that particular client, formulate a plan, and then work like crazy to execute it. It's a demanding, and yet very satisfying occupation. What do you do for relaxation/recreation (e.g., hobbies, sports, exercise, travel, etc….)? Cycling, volleyball, fishing, skiing, rock climbing and spending time with my husband and our daughters, ages 5 & 2. What book did you read most recently (that you want to admit to)? The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime by Mark Haddon. It's a brilliantly written, wonderfully entertaining, and poignant. I highly recommend it. What other organizations do you belong to? CREW and Pacific Real Estate Institute What advice would you give to someone just
starting out in Commercial Real Estate? Never compromise your
integrity, no matter what. And of course, join NAIOP and get involved
in committee work. Title & Company: Parametrix, Inc. Brief description, size and scope of Company: Parametrix is a 100% employee-owned firm of 500 employees, providing consulting engineering and science services in water, wastewater, stormwater, site development, planning transportation, natural resources, toxicology, and waste management. How long have you been with your Company 11 years Previous companies and/or previous career fields: consulting hydrogeologist for entire career; have worked for CH2M HILL, ENSR, Hart Crowser, and Geraghty & Miller (now Arcadis) How did you get into your field? After determining that chemical engineering and physics were not my forte', I transferred to a major that sounded cool and would accept all of my credits: hydrogeology! What would you be doing if you weren't at Parametrix? I would likely be working for another local consulting firm doing the same stuff. What do you like best about your industry? The variety and challenge in consulting engineering is endless with respect to people interaction, technology, business skills, and the opportunity to see the USA. I have three states to go to hit all 50! What do you do for relaxation/recreation (e.g., hobbies, sports, exercise, travel, etc….)? I enjoy watching trains (full scale), riding motorcycles, talking on amateur radio, and doing community volunteer work. What book did you read most recently (that you want to admit to)? I read "Groundwater," by Freeze and Cherry every day. Seriously, the last book I read was "Shadow Warriors" by Tom Clancy and Carl Steiner. What other organizations do you belong to? Bellevue Chamber of Commerce What advice would you give to someone just starting out in Commercial Real Estate? Join NAIOP, volunteer for an event committee, and network. What's an interesting or unusual fact that most of your fellow NAIOP colleagues probably don't know about you? I am the Civil Service Chief Examiner for King County Fire District 40 in Renton. Anything else we should have asked? Favorite color or food? Return to topTitle & Company: Principal, GLY Construction Brief description, size and scope of Company: One of the four largest locally owned general contractors in Washington, GLY Construction is owned and managed by nine full time principals. We are a leader in the region for the construction of high quality office, medical, retail, life-sciences and Sr. Housing projects. For 38 years we have served our community's most recognizable clients, including Adobe, Overlake Hospital, Microsoft, and Quadrant. Our strength and success is based on an adherence to the philosophy that a collaborative team can achieve the greatest results. How long have you been with your Company?: Since 1998 Previous companies and/or previous career fields: Previously I worked with another major Seattle contractor with projects based primarily in the Greater Seattle area. How did you get into your field? Construction represented for me the opportunity to combine the elements of life that I found fascinating and interesting at an early age into a career that has continued to stimulate and excite me -- technically challenging projects that require great teamwork by participants from all aspects of life who combine to build projects and additions to our community with enduring value………I just kept flipping through the college course book and this was the only career that offered me these opportunities. What would you be doing if you weren't at GLY? I cannot imagine being anywhere other than at GLY Construction. What do you like best about your industry? I touched on this above….I really like the teamwork, the challenge of a tight deadline and limited resources, the physical process of construction, and the melting pot of personalities, skills, backgrounds, and talents that come together to have a successful development process. What do you do for relaxation/recreation (e.g., hobbies, sports, exercise, travel, etc….)? If you ask Vicci she would tell you that I love to go out and have fun……in the winter I ski both cross country and downhill; fly-fish throughout the year; spend quite a bit of time on the back of a bicycle; and have competitively sailed since I was in High School. What book did you read most recently (that you want to admit to): A lot of easy reading lately…nothing that would impress any of you….I think the last three authors were Wilbur Smith, Dan Conroy, and Robert Ludlum. For those that like a good book and are interested in fly fishing…..read the River Why. What other organizations do you belong to? I have spread my outside organization/not for profit time between the three major aspects of my life: Family, professional, and community service. My professional time has been spent with NAIOP where I am currently on the Board with committee involvement with Community Enhancement and previously with Membership and Program committee's. I am also on the Board of Trustees for Kline Galland Home a continuing care organization for the elderly (my community involvement), and for family, I am on the Board of Trustees for Temple De Hirsch Sinai, our family synagogue where my children attend Sunday school and our religious life is based. What advice would you give to someone just starting out in Commercial Real Estate? Recognize that success in this business is about surrounding yourself with the best people and that relationships are the foundation of all of our success. Your word should be always be enough for any commitments and all relationships should be based on mutual trust, respect, & win-win solutions. What's an interesting or unusual fact that most of your fellow NAIOP colleagues probably don't know about you? Maybe that I spent six years as a professional fishing and river guide in Alaska when I was younger as a means to putting myself through University. Other things I probably shouldn't put to print. Anything else we should have asked? You haven't asked about the most important things in my life, and they are Vicci, Sydney (8 going on 30), and Alena (5 going on 13). Vicci and I have been married 18 years in June. She is my missing link and is responsible for keeping me sane. As I tell friends, Sydney is teaching Alena to be sweet and loving, and Alena is teaching Sydney to be tough……and yes, Alena is the younger sister. Return to topName: John Pietromonaco Title & Company: Manager, Hill-Raaum-Pietromonaco Brief description, size and scope of Company: Hill-Raaum-Pietromonaco develops, leases, owns and manages industrial real estate in King, Pierce and Snohomish Counties. With five employees, we own and manage 4,800,000 square feet of property: 92% industrial, 5% office and 3% retail. How long have you been with your Company: 17 years Previous companies and/or previous career fields: I have been in property development and investment since 1978. Before that I was head chemist for Van Waters & Rogers in Portland coming out of college. How did you get into your field? My grandfather, Frank Lenci, owned an auto wrecking yard and some additional properties. When I left Van Waters I came back to Seattle and started getting his affairs in order. After reviewing the properties I decided that they should be developed. With the help of a friend of my grandfather, John Farrell, I was connected to the right people for construction, engineering, financing and title work. At the ripe age of 23 I developed 60,000 square feet of warehouse space just south of SeaTac Airport. Six months later it was full and it started me on my current long-running career. What would you be doing if you weren't at Hill-Raaum-Pietromonaco? I don't think I would change what I am doing. I am constantly surrounded by high energy people, and learn all of the businesses which occupy the buildings we own. This has been a very worthwhile investment of my time. What do you like best about your industry? That I have so many highly-capable and loyal people with whom I associate. From my contractors, and subcontractors, to the banks, architects and attorneys, I have been blessed with people who help me get my job done for all of the tenants I serve. What do you do for relaxation/recreation? I bicycle, play volleyball, ski, mountain climb, and travel as much as my schedule will allow. Currently the travel is mainly to places where my kids are attending school, like Boston, France and Italy. What book did you read most recently (that you want to admit to): Adam's Return by Richard Rohr. This is for my men's prayer group that meets Friday mornings at 6:15 am. What other organizations do you belong to? I belong to Eastside Catholic High School's Permanence Committee, the Italian Club, and St. Madeliene Sophie Catholic Church. What advice would you give to someone just starting out in Commercial Real Estate? Know that this career is a marathon, not a sprint. This works in two regards. First, don't try to make a ton of money when you start. Look at building relationships, and letting your money earn small amounts over long periods of time. Second, the butt you kick today, may be the butt you have to kiss ten years from now. What's an interesting or unusual fact that most of your fellow NAIOP colleagues probably don't know about you? Since most of the real estate community sees me in suits most of the time, you might not know that I worked in my grandfather's auto wrecking yard for six years. It gave me an interesting perspective on humanity and how to deal with people. Anything else we should have asked? I am a
past president of NAIOP, am currently on the Gavel legislative committee,
and have been on the Community Enhancement Committee for the past
four years. Title & Company: Design Principal, Mulvanny G2 Architecture Brief description, size and
scope of Company: How long have you been with
your Company? Previous companies and/or previous
career fields: How did you get into your field?
What would you be doing if you
weren't at MulvannyG2? What do you like best about
your industry? What do you do for relaxation/recreation
(e.g., hobbies, sports, exercise, travel, etc....)? What book did you read most
recently (that you want to admit to): What other organizations do
you belong to? What advice would you give to
someone just starting out in Commercial Real Estate? What's an interesting or unusual
fact that most of your fellow NAIOP colleagues probably don't know
about you? Anything else we should have
asked? Title & Company: Tarragon Development - President Brief description, size and scope of Company: Previous companies and/or previous career fields: How did you get into your field? What would you be doing if you weren't at Tarragon? What do you like best about your industry? What do you do for relaxation/recreation (e.g.,
hobbies, sports, exercise, travel, etc….)? What book did you read most recently (that you
want to admit to): What other organizations do you belong to? What advice would you give to someone just starting
out in Commercial Real Estate? What's an interesting or unusual fact that most
of your fellow NAIOP colleagues probably don't know about you?
 Name: Marco Navlet Title & Company: Senior Sales Engineer/PreConstruction Services / Business Development How long have you been with your Company: 15 action packed years Previous companies and/or previous career fields: Your profile section does provide enough room for my varied career history, but it includes owning small businesses such as a commercial and retail window covering company, executive search firm, smoked beef distributor. Rather easy to see the connection to mechanical eh? How did you get into your field? A relative owned a small mechanical construction firm, was looking for someone to expand their business into Mechanical Service & Maintenance, so I joined M&H Mechanical in 1990, a great experience starting from the ground up, however the company was acquired by McKinstry Company in 1991. I chose to be part of the transaction, along with a player to be named later. What would you be doing if you weren't at McKinstry? I'd have Eric's Job, or be involved in some kind of Corporate Events and Promotions with a heavy focus on warm weather excursions involving golf clubs and fishing tackle. What do you like best about your industry? Continual Learning Experience, Diverse set of Challenges each week, opportunity to collaborate with many high achievers and industry pro's from Development, Design, Construcion and Facility Management. I cannot recall ever being bored. I also enjoy the opportunity to network, the NAIOP organization is a great example. What do you do for relaxation/recreation (e.g., hobbies, sports, exercise, travel, etc….)? Work out at McKisntry's gym before work, Mens league Basketball, Golf with friends and clients, Fishing, Snow Skiing, but the most enjoyable and relaxing activity is taking many 3 and 4 day weekends throughout the year with my wife and kids to our cabin at Lake Riley, trips to lake Chelan, annual RV camping at Sequim Bay and around the NW. I'm leaving to Coplais Beach with the family for 3 days as soon as I send this overdue profile in. What book did you read most recently (that you want to admit to): Lance Armstrong's "It's Not about the Bike' What other organizations do you belong to? Mechanical Contractors Association, AGC, DBIA. What advice would you give to someone just starting out in Commercial Real Estate? Get mechanical design and construction on board your team early! And with any career, bring energy; follow through skills and pride of workmanship to the workplace. What's an interesting or unusual fact that most of your fellow NAIOP colleagues probably don't know about you? Proud father of 5 amazing kids. Anything else we should have asked? How many NAIOP golfers do you estimate have used their golf coins yet? 
Name: Patrick Gemma Title & Company: Senior Development Manager, Panattoni Development Company Brief description, size and scope of Company: Panattoni Development Company, LLC has been one of the most active commercial real estate development companies in the United States over the last decade. Last year alone, the firm was engaged in more than 17.2 million square feet of development. Combined value was in excess of $1 billion. Headquartered in Sacramento, California, Panattoni currently operates from 26 offices in the United States, Canada and Europe. During the last two years, offices were opened in Canada, United Kingdom, Czech Republic, Poland and Germany. Buildings have been developed in more than 150 markets for more than 500 companies. How long have you been with your Company? 6 years Previous companies and/or previous career fields: I have been in commercial appraisal and development since I graduated in 1989. How did you get into your field? Development is a difficult field to break into. I started in 1994 as an analyst for Bob Gerding, founder of Gerding/Edlen Development out of Portland. What would you be doing if you weren't at Panattoni? I love real estate development and can't imagine doing anything else. I am starting to get involved with various philanthropies activities as well. What do you like best about your industry? The dynamic nature is what I like the best. It is never boring & constantly offers new challenges. What do you do for relaxation/recreation (e.g., hobbies, sports, exercise, travel, etc….)? We have two small children (Nicholas - 5 & Natalie - 2) our "spare time" revolves around them. When I am out with the guys I enjoy going to sporting events and golfing. What book did you read most recently (that you want to admit to): One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish. What other organizations do you belong to? SIOR and St. Joseph's Parish. What advice would you give to someone just starting out in Commercial Real Estate? Be patient. It can be a difficult profession to both get into and get established in, however it is definitely worth the effort. What's an interesting or unusual fact that most of your fellow NAIOP colleagues probably don't know about you? Both my wife and I are transplants to Seattle, as we are originally from Portland. I have been working in Seattle for 5 years and we have lived here for almost 3 years. We love the Puget Sound and couldn't be happier with our decision to move here. 
Name: Stephanie Boudreau Title & Company: Business Development Manager, LandAmerica Brief description, size and scope of Company: 100 + year-old Company. We provide title insurance and escrow services as well as a broad range of real estate transaction services. We operate through more than 900 branch offices and a network of more than 10,000 active agents in the United States, Mexico, Europe, Canada, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. How long have you been with your Company: 7 years Previous companies and/or previous career fields: During my break from LandAmerica, I worked in the Real Estate Department at Terabeam Corporation. How did you get into your field? I sort of fell into it. I was introduced to the manager of the Seattle LandAmerica office by a friend and started working here shortly after. What would you be doing if you weren't at LandAmerica? If I was any good at it, I'd be golfing. Since I'm not, probably something to do with Real Estate. What do you like best about your industry? The challenges and variety each transaction brings. What do you do for relaxation/recreation (e.g., hobbies, sports, exercise, travel, etc….)? I love running, doing yoga and pilates. In the past few years, I've taken quite a liking to golf and enjoy trying to improve my game. What book did you read most recently (that you want to admit to): Blink, by Malcolm Gladwell. What other organizations do you belong to? ULI, SIOR, and ICSC What advice would you give to someone just starting out in Commercial Real Estate? Get involved in a Real Estate Association like NAIOP. Network. Ask a lot of questions. Try to find someone who is willing to act as a mentor. What's an interesting or unusual fact that most of your fellow NAIOP colleagues probably don't know about you? I had a job in high school working as Mr. Peanut. Date
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