Sep 02, 2026

KMB architects

Zhang

Smith

KMB architects has hired two new team members, Erin Smith and Chenlu Zhang.

Smith serves as the financial assistant for the administrative and accounting needs of the firm. She has been exposed to the A/E/C industry since childhood through her father's architecture career and has worked in project management and construction administration for multiple firms.

Zhang joins as an architectural designer with a bachelor's and master's degree in architecture, with a focus on sustainability. He has a background in hospitality, retail, and residential design with a focus on healthcare and people-centered architecture. He is working on the Youth Housing Project for the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families, which includes a 20-bed residential cottage and classroom expansion at the Child Study and Treatment Center campus in Lakewood.

Washington State Department of Commerce

Rider

The Washington State Department of Commerce announced Kelly Rider as its new Housing Policy Director, effective Sept. 16.

Rider brings nearly two decades of experience advancing strategic housing and human services initiatives across Washington state.

Before joining Commerce, she spent nine years with King County, advising the County Executive and County Council on housing, homelessness and behavioral health.

In roles including housing policy and special projects manager, director of external affairs/government relations, chief of staff, and director of community and human services, Rider led major initiatives such as Health Through Housing, the Crisis Care Centers levy, and the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services levy.

Her leadership resulted in the opening of more than 1,000 new supportive homes, financing 2,299 affordable homes across 21 sites, and launching new behavioral health care facilities. Rider holds a Master in Public Administration from the University of Washington Evans School of Public Policy & Governance.

Sep 01, 2026

GT Capital

Bauman

GT Capital, a private real estate investment and development firm, announced that Charlie Bauman has been named president.

Bauman will oversee the firm's day-to-day operations and real estate transactions, working in partnership with GT's founders on capital allocation and portfolio growth across the Pacific Northwest.

Bauman has spent more than 15 years in investment management and real estate, with a background spanning wealth management, investment banking, REIT investing, and local development.

Founded in 2010, GT Capital focuses on long-term ownership and disciplined capital deployment across commercial, residential, and marine properties.

Aug 28, 2026

Lake Washington Windows & Doors

Qualified Remodeler, a publication serving remodelers and home improvement companies in the U.S., has ranked Lake Washington Windows & Doors as No. 188 on its 48th annual TOP 500 remodelers of 2026. Since 1978, the QR TOP 500 has tracked the industry’s largest and fastest-growing companies. In 2026, the TOP 500 represented nearly $25 billion in remodeling sales volume and 2.2 million completed jobs.

Lake Washington Windows & Doors was chosen as a 2026 TOP 500 remodeler by the Qualified Remodeler editorial staff for meeting criteria including installed remodeling dollar volume, years in business, industry association membership, certification, awards and community service.

Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Renton, Lake Washington Windows & Doors handles window replacement and door installation for homeowners across King, Pierce, Kitsap and south Snohomish counties, with showrooms in Renton, Seattle and Tacoma.

Aug 27, 2026

Kidder Mathews

Schmeltekopf

Cobb

Stafford

Beeson

Martindale

Kidder Mathews is expanding to Texas, with its new office there in Dallas. The brokerage has long operated in Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada and Arizona. It announced this month that Mart Martindale, Brandon Beeson, Wilson Stafford, John David Cobb and Claire Schmeltekopf have joined the firm, bringing its national footprint to 20 offices across six states. Kidder's Bill Frame said in a statement, “Dallas has long been one of the country's most dynamic commercial real estate markets, and we have been deliberate about finding the right people before planting our flag.” Most of the new hires come from Edge Realty Partners. Kidder calls itself the largest fully independent commercial real estate firm on the West Coast, now with a headcount of over 900.

CFRE Commercial Real Estate

Delay

Jack Delay has joined CFRE Commercial Real Estate, that firm announced this month. He's a recent Gonzaga grad. CFRE's Gary Hunter said in a statement, “Jack's background in sales, construction, and property management aligns perfectly with our integrated service model at CFRE.” Delay will serve in a specialized broker role to facilitate client and tenant communications across both apartment and commercial asset management sectors, says CFRE, which is based in Bellevue.

Panattoni Development

Zaborowski

Panattoni Development said this month that Drew Zaborowski has joined the firm as senior development manager. He makes the move from Bear Creek Real Estate, and has ample experience with the industrial market in Frederickson. Panattoni’s Travis Hale said of Zaborowski, “His depth of experience, strategic mindset and strong understanding of the Northwest market make him an outstanding addition to our team.”

Town & Country Markets

Town & Country Markets has appointed Jennifer Daquiz Hare, Leslie Rice and Ed Nakata to its board of directors, the grocery retailer announced. Nakata also will serve as president of the company's Family Council, helping guide family governance and future ownership planning. CEO Ryan Ritter said the appointments support the company's long-term strategy and commitment to serving customers while preserving family values. He said the new directors bring a range of expertise and perspectives to the board. Daquiz Hare joins the board with more than 30 years of experience in corporate finance, strategy and business growth. She most recently led PNC Bank's Corporate & Institutional Banking expansion in the Pacific Northwest.

Rice brings more than three decades of leadership experience in finance, operations and strategic planning, including executive roles with Wells Fargo, Safeco, DaVita and PEMCO. Nakata brings more than 20 years of experience in technology strategy and digital transformation, including leadership roles at Microsoft, JPMorgan Chase and McKinstry.

Founded in 1957 by brothers John and Mo Nakata and friend Ed Loverich, Town & Country Markets operates as an independent, family-owned grocery retailer.