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06/17/2021

Lerum

Andrea Lerum has joined JLL, the company recently announced. She’s making the move from West Coast Commercial Realty. JLL says it will only work with “a Seattle-based Fortune 500 technology company” that was not named. JLL’s Joe Smurdon said in a statement, “Andrea’s strong background in property management and retail leasing will have a tremendous impact on our customers and we are very excited to have them on our team.” With a rapidly evolving retail environment and no lack of opportunity, Seattle is uniquely prepared for a huge post-pandemic comeback and I look forward to getting started. “

Kinzer

Some brokers began leaving Kinzer Partners in the past year when the pandemic peaked and brokerage activities almost came to a standstill. Craig Kinzer, who gave the company its name and respected industry veteran, is now leaving the company he founded in 1992, albeit with a 12-month transition period, which will continue to hold the Kinzer flag with around nine employees. To repeat, this company is not going to go away. Kinzer himself will now move to CBRE, and the latter’s John R. Miller said in a statement: “Few brokers in our industry today have more of an impact on the Seattle skyline than Craig. For decades he has helped companies understand how real estate can help achieve their larger business goals. ”Kinzer will join the advisory and transaction services team. He said in a statement, “Today cutting-edge research and workplace strategies are more critical to customers than ever, and CBRE’s platform is the best in the industry. I am delighted to be joining an international company of CBRE’s rank. ”Kinzer Partners recently moved from the butcher’s table building, on which a new high-rise will soon be built, to Skanska’s 2 + U.

Marcus & Millichap recently announced four new national hires. New to the Seattle office is Drit Shoemaker, who is leaving Trident Real Estate Ventures, which he founded. His new role will be taken on as Senior Director in Capital Markets Finance at M&M. Evan Denner, Marcus & Millichap Capital Corporation (MMCC), said in a statement regarding the Quartet as a whole: “It is an integral part of MMCC’s continued development to add selected, high-level origination experts to our growing roster of capital markets experts. The momentum created by our long-term strategic growth plan has enhanced our ability to attract seasoned capital markets professionals. ”The company says it had 487 transactions worth $ 1.6 billion in 42 states with 178 million dollars in the first quarter of this year Has completed sources of capital.

Rise Properties Trust, a Canadian multi-family REIT with an office in Seattle, recently announced a multi-family acquisition of 108 units in Portland. Rise paid $ 28.2 million for the Preserve at Sunnyside Apartments, located about 12 miles southeast of Portland in the Happy Valley area east of Interstate 205. The complex is also about a five-minute drive from the Max Green Line stop in Clackamas Town Center. Rise says the garden apartments are from 1991. Renovations are planned. The purchase now gives Rise approximately 5,000 units in the Pacific Northwest; The associated Arm Thrive Communities will manage the apartments. Beau Madsen said in a statement, “Rise is excited to continue our investments in the dynamic metropolitan area of ​​Portland, particularly in sought-after suburban markets that have attractive multi-family foundations.”

Mina

Like many downtown restaurants, the RN74 closed at some point during the pandemic. The Corner Restaurant, 1433 Fourth Ave. in the Joshua Green Building, will soon have a new tenant in Bourbon Steak, the brand’s seventh location. The Urban Renaissance Group, majority-owned by Joshua Green Corp. recently announced. The restaurant will open this fall after some renovations with the contractor and architect still open. The restaurant will be the latest creation from head chef and restaurateur Michael Mina, who said in a statement: “Bourbon steak is such a meaningful concept for me and the Mina Group family. I grew up outside of Seattle and am firmly invested in the next iteration of downtown. I wanted to bring an experience with me that is as close to me as Seattle! ”Mina was born in Cairo and then emigrated to Ellensburg with his family. Later he was successful with his eponymous Michael Mina restaurant in San Francisco. There are now around 45 restaurants worldwide under the aegis of the Mina Group, which he founded in 2002 with tennis great Andre Agassi. The bourbon steak menu “focuses on seasonal, regional ingredients and natural, organic and hormone-free beef cuts that are tempered in herb butter and grilled to order.” Seafood is also promised.

block

Steven Block joined Lane Powell as a shareholder in the company’s Seattle office. Block comes from Foster Garvey and has more than 35 years of experience in all types of transport and logistics. His practice also focuses on general commercial disputes before courts and administrative authorities in the United States. Block is an active member and past national president of the Association of Transportation Law Professionals. Since 2008 he has been classified by Thomson Reuters as a Washington Super Lawyer in the Transportation / Maritime area.

Oregon Governor Kate Brown signed House Bill 2344, requiring manufacturers of personal care and household towels for sale in the state to clearly label products that are not intended for use in the toilet with “Do Not Flush” . Introduced in January, this bill received widespread support from the wipe industry as well as the Oregon municipal wastewater authorities. During the pandemic, many communities saw an increase in the amount of improperly flushed baby wipes, hard surface cleaning / disinfecting wipes, and other items that should not be thrown away. A similar bill was passed in Washington state, is currently under review in California and awaiting the governor’s signature in Illinois.

Remitly, a mobile-first provider of remittances and financial services to immigrants, announced that Robert Kaskel has joined the company in his latest leadership role – Executive Vice President of People. In addition to Kaskel’s hiring, Remitly also appointed Margaret Smyth to its board of directors. Smyth is the Chief Financial Officer of National Grid, USA, one of the world’s largest investor-owned energy companies. Kaskel brings nearly 20 years of human resources experience to Remitly after holding leadership positions at some of the largest technology companies in the country. Most recently, Kaskel was HR Director for Finance and Global Business Services at Amazon. Before joining Amazon, Kaskel worked for Microsoft and Mattel in various personnel and organizational development positions. Founded in 2011, Remitly is headquartered in Seattle and operates from numerous offices around the world.