Eric Bentler

Construction Manager

ebentler@goodmanre.com

Eric joined GRE in 2012 as an intern while completing his BS in Construction Management from the University of Washington. As the Construction Manager, Eric participates in the conceptual development of each new multi-family construction project and oversees its organization, scheduling, and implementation. Eric’s interest in construction began at an early age, when he would spend long hours in the woods near his house building forts from spare tree limbs and other various raw materials. Deeply thoughtful, Eric is a rising leader grounded by his dedication to the details. He fosters a culture of collaboration and is deeply committed to continuous improvement of construction process and work product. He derives the most satisfaction from working side by side with other like-minded professionals. Eric’s work ethic and fluent approach continues to add value to Goodman Real Estate and he is a well-regarded member of the team. In his spare time, Eric enjoys being with his family and friends, and can often be found spending time on the water on his fishing boat.

Brad Carpenter

General Superintendent

bcarpenter@goodmanre.com

Brad has over 35 years of experience as a General Superintendent working across a wide variety of construction projects with budgets ranging from $1.2M to $98M. He has built commercial buildings and structures, multi-family communities, assisted care facilities, retail stores, parking structures, and completed major earthwork projects. As a General Superintendent at GRE, he focuses on pre-construction and new construction projects. Brad first worked with GRE as a partner, when he built the 102-unit condominium community “Regatta”. The team was so impressed with his work they invited him to join GRE. He is talented at pre-construction coordination and managing project schedules, and is a great problem solver and builder. One of the things Brad appreciates about GRE is the inclusive environment where everyone is treated with respect, and how everyone works together to produce a product that everyone will be proud of. He thrives while developing new projects and welcomes the opportunity to work with such a great team. Outside of work, Brad enjoys shooting sports, archery, and fishing (specifically fly fishing and tuna fishing).

Gavin Erickson

Project Manager

gerickson@goodmanre.com

Gavin Erickson joined Goodman Real Estate in 2018 as an Assistant Project Manager and was recently promoted to Project Manager. Gavin supports the Management team and oversees all phases of construction projects to ensure work is proceeding on schedule and within budget. Gavin is a Certified Passive House Consultant (CPHC) and LEED Green Advisor (LEED GA). Gavin studied Architecture at Montana State University where he received his BA in Environmental Design and his MA in Architecture. A Washington state native, he returned to the Pacific Northwest after finishing his education and worked for a local architecture firm for 10+ years. Gavin’s background in architecture provided him with a unique knowledge of building codes and architectural intent, which helps streamline processes by avoiding potential conflicts and delays. A hardworking and dedicated professional with a knack for sustainability and efficiency, Gavin takes pride in his ability to juggle multiple deadlines with calm and composure. On the job site, he appreciates honesty and hard work in his colleagues, and holds himself to a high standard of these attributes daily. Gavin believes that having a home is a human right. He lends his considerable skill set volunteering for Habitat for Humanity, an organization that supports that ideal. Outside of work, Gavin enjoys spending time in the great outdoors: rock climbing, sailing, hiking, camping, and skiing.

Jason Hill

Sr. Superintendent

jhill@goodmanre.com

Jason Hill worked with Goodman Real Estate in 2007 with Triad and Point Edwards before rounding out his experience working with Marathon Management and Sequoia Development. His career has spanned many roles in the construction side of the business, beginning as a laborer on a single-family site and moving through the trades of the industry up to a General Contractor. He found his calling as a Superintendent, and rejoined GRE in 2018 as the Senior Superintendent. Jason’s goal with each project is to bring the lessons learned throughout his career, resulting in the creation of a lasting product that is economical to maintain. He enjoys sharing his deep knowledge and vast experience with the next generation of leaders. He is a successful leader because he understands that he doesn’t build a building, the army of contractors and team members that he leads does. His team performs well because of the framework of trust, collaboration, and communication that Jason puts in place. Outside of work, Jason has many hobbies. On Friday nights, he can often be found distributing food to local families in Monroe, where his wife manages the Provide Hope food bank. He enjoys white water rafting and kayaking, and his summers are spent building and crewing a Late Model Race Car team as a Car Boss in the Whelen Nascar series.

Scott Messer

Assistant Superintendent

smesser@goodmanre.com

Scott Messer has more than 12 years of experience in the construction industry and spent 5 years working for a General Contractor before joining Goodman Real Estate in 2019. He has held various roles throughout his career including Building Envelope Foreman and Sr. Building Envelope Quality Control on his way to Assistant Superintendent. He works with the multi-family, multi-use, and commercial teams and coordinates subcontractors, sites, inspections, and schedules.

During his time in the industry, Scott has shown a talent for building and maintaining relationships with partners. He worked with many GRE employees as a partner and was sought after for this role because of his ability to get things done. He was excited to join GRE because of the culture and team mentality, and because of the professionalism GRE’s employees always displayed in his work with them.

In his day-to-day work, Scott prioritizes remaining true to his plan and staying focused and organized for maximum efficiency. He is known throughout the industry as a “go-getter” with the ability to think on his feet and find a solution that benefits all when faced with conflict.

Scott grew up in Ravensdale, WA and attended Renton Technical College. Outside of work, Scott enjoys spending time with his wife and four kids, shooting and archery sports, fishing, hunting, working on automobiles, riding motorcycles, and spending time at his Hood Canal property.

Dan Schaeffer

Superintendent

dschaeffer@goodmanre.com

Dan has over 30 years of experience developing commercial and multi-family properties. Prior to joining GRE in 2017, he worked with SRM Development building Merrill Gardens retirement complexes from San Diego to Spokane. As Superintendent, he manages the relationships with all subcontractors and trade partners. He is also responsible for the schedule, budget, and overall project success. Dan has great people skills and enjoys working at GRE because of the people he works with and the emphasis the company places on relationships. He fits in well at GRE because the company’s core values of collaboration, generosity, honesty, and integrity are core values that he incorporates into his work every day. Outside of work, Dan enjoys going to concerts and sporting events, BBQing, hunting and fishing, and spending time at the beach.

Caitlin Supe

Project Engineer

csupe@goodmanre.com

Caitlin Supe has worked in residential design for over 5 years and has experience with both mixed-use and commercial properties. In her previous role as a Project Designer with Grouparchitect, Caitlin partnered with Goodman Real Estate on two of their projects, reviewing construction documents and recommendation packets for The Lane Apartments and collaborating on the schematic design process for the Northgate Apartments Phase II. She joined GRE as a Project Engineer in early 2020 focusing on new construction multi-family projects.

Caitlin holds a BA from the University of San Francisco and an MA in Architecture from the University of Oregon. Her MA program focused on sustainability in the construction process, building materials, and post-occupancy performance. She is interested in the tactile side of architecture and enjoys seeing a set of drawings manifest into a physical building. She was drawn to GRE because of their well-rounded portfolio that provides opportunities to expand her skill set and their investment in development, construction, and maintenance.

With strengths in adaptability, communication, and persistence, Caitlin has a talent for jumping into diverse team dynamics and resolving design conflicts by creating an open dialogue between colleagues and consultants. She understands the importance of everyone’s role on a team and strives to comprehend issues from others’ perspectives.

Originally from Hawaii, Caitlin lived on three different islands while growing up but considers the Big Island her home. She moved to Seattle after completing her education and is involved with the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Committee on Homelessness and the Pike Market Food Bank.

One of the things Caitlin enjoys about living in Seattle is how easy it is to escape into the woods for a hike or short camping trip. After work, she likes to cruise on her skateboard or non-competitively play tennis, basketball, or kickball. When forced to retreat indoors during the cold winters, she draws, paints, reads, or takes up a new hobby.

Kirk Swenson

Assistant Superintendent

kswenson@goodmanre.com

Prior to joining GRE in 2018, Kirk learned the ins and outs of the construction business while working for a General Contractor. He started as a laborer and worked his way up the ladder to a General Foreman within 4 years. He has a BA in Political Science and a Certificate in Construction Management through the University of Washington and brings a thorough understanding of all positions on the job site, having worked most of them himself. While ensuring that his job site is a well-oiled machine, Kirk keeps his eye on his overall goal: finishing each project on time and under budget while maintaining safety. He works hard every day to make sure that every project ends with the best possible product. A true team player, Kirk’s favorite part of working for GRE is partnering with other team members. He appreciates that everyone shares a common goal and are all self-motivated and driven. The strength Kirk brings to the team is his critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Kirk is excited that GRE is so dedicated to community service and enjoys getting involved and giving back to the community where he works and lives. Outside of work, Kirk can be found spending time in the great outdoors with his family and friends. He enjoys hiking and appreciating the beauty that the Pacific Northwest has to offer.

Titus Uomoto

Assistant Project Manager

tuomoto@goodmanre.com

Titus went to school for Architecture, getting his undergrad and graduate degrees from the University of Washington. After working several years for architecture firms in Seattle he made the switch to Construction Management translating architecture background to the construction site. He is currently involved in all aspects of the building process for Goodman Real Estate. Titus is a great team player that likes to get things done, whether it is on the job site or in the office. Having architectural experience allows him to easily communicate with the design team and the team in the field. His experience with institutional, commercial, mixed-use, multi-family, and single family residential makes is a valuable member of the construction team. In between remodeling their home, Titus and his wife love to travel, with recent trips to India and SE Asia, they have many more on their bucket list. Titus loves being active by playing basketball and break dancing. He can often be found in his garage doing his latest woodworking project for his house.

Victor Vo

Sr. Project Manager

vvo@goodmanre.com

Victor has more than 20 years of experience working in the construction industry, most recently working for Exxel Pacific before joining Goodman Real Estate in 2017. As the Senior Project Manager, his focus is managing project teams and subcontractors during construction, budgeting and pre-construction on new properties. Victor holds a BS in Construction Management from the University of Washington. Known for his “get it done” attitude, Victor has the ability to quickly and efficiently complete projects and move on to the next one with enthusiasm and momentum. His team enjoys working with him because he keeps his work fun and interesting. He takes pride in turning over a great product and in embodying GRE’s core value of rewarding hard work. Victor believes that safety is his number one priority, and establishes high standards to keep everyone safe and ensure the team is performing to their best ability. Outside of work, Victor is most often found spending time with his family. He enjoys fishing, archery, shooting sports, and classic cars.