Oct 02, 2025

NAIOPWA looks ahead

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Mark Oct. 15 in your calendars as the next NAIOP Washington monthly breakfast event. The Westin Seattle is the venue, and the coffee starts pouring at eight o'clock. The foggy topic is “predictions” for commercial real estate, which could mean anything. The all-broker panel of experts is to include Dylan Simon of Kidder Mathews, CBRE's Mark Washington, JLL's Buzz Ellis and Reid Rader from Eastdil Secured. Details and registration: naiopwa.org. Wear your speculation hats.

Clise Properties

Hill

Two years after joining Clise Properties, that firm announced that Lori Hill will become its new CEO this month. She'll replace Dave Cuthill, who is retiring. A.M. Clise said in a statement, “Lori has demonstrated that she is the best person to lead Clise Properties into the future. I am confident she will grow our already robust portfolio, and there is no question she is prepared to take the helm as we begin a new chapter of our story.” Hill added, “We are all building on an incredible 136-year legacy of visionary leadership in the Pacific Northwest, and I'm certain that we're heading in a strong direction.”

Kidder Mathews

Frame

Over at Kidder Mathews, veteran broker Will Frame has been promoted to regional president for the Pacific Northwest. That's the post previously occupied Brian Hatcher, who retired this summer after three decades with the firm. Frame will oversee around 170 brokers in our state and Oregon. He's spent a decade with Kidder, whose Eric Paulsen said in a statement, “Will is one of the sharpest and most generous brokers I know. He has a natural ability to lead, always taking initiative, and lifting up the people around him. It's exciting to see him bring those qualities into this leadership role.” Said Frame, “I look forward to continuing to serve the company and broader CRE community — opening doors for others and expanding our business.”

Marcus & Millichap sells Seward Park retail

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A prominent little corner commercial complex changed hands last month. At 5100 S. Dawson St. in the Seward Park area, two old buildings are home to 11 various small tenants, according to Marcus & Millichap, which represented the family seller. A local party paid nearly $1.5 million for the complex, which hadn't traded since the 1990s. Brokers John Marks and RJ Vara got the full asking price. Marks said in a statement, “The new owner-operator will be introducing an exciting new restaurant concept, which aligns with the property's near-term value-add opportunity and high-demand executive space components.” The new restaurant looks to be replacing Bent Burgers, which closed earlier this year. The building sits on the corner of Wilson Avenue South, with its commercial strip anchored by Third Place Books.

Liberty Bank

Carrier

Liberty Bank has promoted Jennifer Carrier to senior vice president and bank operations manager. Carrier first joined Liberty Bank in January 2010 as a branch manager, a role she held for several years. After a brief departure in 2015, she returned in September 2016 to lead the bank's Central Operations Department. In her new role, Carrier will continue to drive operational excellence and support Liberty Bank's mission of delivering exceptional service to its customers and communities. Founded in 2009, Liberty Bank is the only locally headquartered community bank in Kitsap County.

Port Blakely

Ancinas

Warjone

The Board of Directors of Port Blakely announced its intention to appoint Mike Warjone as the company's next chief executive officer, effective Jan. 1, 2026. Warjone will succeed Rene Ancinas, who will continue serving as board chair, ensuring continuity for the family-owned, renewable forest products company's 160-year legacy in the Pacific Northwest. Warjone, a fourth-generation family descendant, has served as president of the company's U.S. forestry operations since 2020. He is a recognized leader in the forestry industry and a champion of responsible forest management. During his tenure, he has supported the company's growth while advancing strategic priorities centered on sustainable forestry practices and environmental stewardship. A fourth-generation family member, Ancinas joined Port Blakely in 2005 and has served as CEO since 2010. Warjone joined Port Blakely in 1997 and has held various roles, including forester, silviculture manager, director of strategy, and VP of operations. He led significant timberland acquisitions and played a key role in advancing policy efforts that enabled Port Blakely to enter the voluntary carbon market. He holds an MBA from the University of Washington and serves on the boards of the Washington Forest Protection Association and Sustainable Northwest. He also chairs the Operating Committee for the National Alliance of Forest Owners. Gareth Waugh has been named U.S. forestry president, succeeding Warjone. With 25 years of experience at Port Blakely, Waugh has held key leadership roles in both the U.S. and his native New Zealand. Port Blakely grows and markets renewable forest products worldwide, owning and managing sustainable working forests in Washington, Oregon and New Zealand.

Oct 01, 2025

Olson Kundig

Vaiculis

Poules

Maggiani

Kingsley

Griswold

Harris

Bragina

Olson Kundig promoted the following leaders within the firm: Meghan Griswold AIA, Jesse Kingsley, and Claudia Maggiani AIA, NCARB, have been promoted to principal; Christian Poules and Vai Vaiciulis have been promoted to associate principal. Lena Bragina and Pinar Harris AIA, have joined the firm as associate principals.

Griswold has worked at Olson Kundig since 2019. She works on high-end residential projects that focus on connections between built and natural spaces. Griswold works with holistic design processes focusing on wood construction to blend projects with the environment.

Kingsley specializes in single-family residential projects from large, complex art homes to small remodels. He has worked with teens at the Design Your [Neighbor]hood program hosted by the Seattle Art Museum. Kingsley joined Olson Kundig in 2016.

Maggiani has 25 years of experience designing and managing projects such as resorts, convention centers, sports and entertainment venues, mixed-use developments and commercial spaces. Prior to joining Olson Kundig in 2020 she worked for almost 20 years at HKS.

Poules is a project manager and design contributor specializing in single-family residential projects across a variety of scales and geographies. He also has been a mentor for SAM's Design Your [Neighbor]hood program.

Vaiciulis is based in New York City and has experience working on a range of projects and scales, spanning cultural, residential and mixed-use buildings throughout Europe and the United States, with a current focus on hospitality and private residences. Vaiciulis has been with Olson Kundig since 2021.

Bragina is an interior designer with over 20 years of experience in high-end residential, hospitality and commercial projects. Also based in New York City, she manages the full project lifecycle, leading multidisciplinary teams and client relationships.

Harris brings over 22 years of experience leading large-scale mixed-use, complex, high-rise residential, and hospitality projects across Florida and the Caribbean. Prior to joining Olson Kundig, Harris worked for over 20 years at 10SB (previously SB Architects).

Nintendo

Pritchard

Bowser

Redmond-based Nintendo of America Inc. (NOA) has announced that Doug Bowser will retire as president and chief operating officer at the end of this year, after more than a decade in multiple leadership positions. He will be succeeded by Devon Pritchard, a 19-year veteran of the video game industry and long-standing member of the NOA leadership team. In addition, Satoru Shibata will join NOA as chief executive officer, while continuing his roles as managing executive officer and corporate director, member of the Board at Nintendo Co. Pritchard will also join the NOA Board of Directors and become a Nintendo Co. executive officer.

Bowser's tenure included delivering the Nintendo Switch system and the launch of Nintendo Switch 2 in the Americas. Also during his time with Nintendo, the company saw significant expansion into entertainment ventures such as theme parks and films.

“One of my earliest video game experiences was playing the arcade version of Donkey Kong,” said Bowser. “Since that time, all things Nintendo have continued to be a passion for both me and my family. Leading Nintendo of America has been the honor of a lifetime, and I am proud of what our team has accomplished in both business results and the experiences we've created for consumers.”