Evan Brown

Regional Property Manager

ebrown@gre-m.com

Evan Brown began his career in property management in 2005 as an on-site manager with Windermere Property Management. He gained valuable experience and knowledge in various roles and companies, creating impacts with his talent for stabilizing occupancy, rent collection, expense control, and customer service. He joined Goodman Real Estate in 2019 with a focus on multi-family housing, assisting in communicating the needs of both ownership and on-site team members, creating programs that lead to financial success, and developing residential retention programs that foster a sense of community.

Evan believes in empowering his team members through knowledge, structure, and motivation. He thrives in a team-oriented environment where collaboration and integrity are at the core of his daily work. He fosters enthusiasm and accountability with his teams, and at the end of the day, his ultimate goal is to enable others to have fun and find satisfaction in their work.

With his empathetic nature, Evan takes pride in his ability to listen and understand other people’s emotional states. He is highly analytical and enjoys finding discrepancies in patterns and trends. His colleagues describe him as generous of his time, understanding, hardworking, and positive.

Growing up in the Pacific Northwest in Poulsbo, WA, Evan attended the University of Washington and is a licensed Real Estate Broker. He volunteers for Royal Hounds and Greyhound Pets, Inc where he fosters and helps re-home racing greyhounds. He also volunteers with his church and the prison ministry at the Monroe prison.

During his time off, you can usually find Evan reading or studying books on leadership and personal growth. He enjoys seeing live music and shows, volunteering for causes that benefit animals, hosting dinners, and soaking up every little bit of sun he can in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.

Rita Burden

Director of Property Management

rburden@gre-m.com

Rita began working at GRE in 2001 in an administrative position and excelled in many roles on her way to becoming an Asset Manager in 2007. The success of her path has led her to be very passionate about growing her team from within, and she takes pride in empowering members of her team to develop to the next level. As the Director of Property Management, Rita leads the management and operations of the communities, financial management of each property, and direction of site personnel.  She ensures that each property is maintained to GRE’s high standards with stabilized fiscal operations and content, motivated staff. Known for her efficiency, Rita is a leader who has a knack for helping managers create solutions to any problem through collaboration. She is especially talented with tenant relocation and tax credits (LIHTC and HTC). She has a degree in International Business from Washington State University. Rita is active with her children’s school and loves volunteering when she can. Rita and her family love traveling and watching football. They are die-hard WSU Cougs and Seahawks fans.

Vadim Burlak

Portfolio Maintenance & Renovation

vburlak@gre-m.com

Vadim Burlak worked for Pinnacle Properties for 14 years before transitioning over to Goodman Real Estate in 2019. His early career focused on property renovations and evolved to include operations as a Maintenance Supervisor. He has extensive experience identifying renovation scope, overseeing staff and on-site maintenance teams, overseeing portfolio-wide capital projects, and leading recruitment and training for maintenance teams.

In his role at GRE, Vadim focuses on multi-family renovations, maintenance support, and planning and implementing capital and portfolio-wide projects. Vadim has a talent for finding fast and efficient solutions and providing structure when faced with complicated situations. He genuinely loves what he does and enjoys being a part of a strong team that pulls together to overcome challenges. Vadim values honesty, collaboration, and communication and promotes these values within his team by being transparent in every project.

Vadim has a degree in bible theology and serves in a Lakewood Grace Baptist Church as a Deacon, where he volunteers his time to work with youth and promotes missionary work. Born in Balti in Moldova, Vadim is a native Russian speaker and has perfected fluency in English as well. He volunteers as a translator and interpreter in various capacities and enjoys helping people understand each other.

Outside of work, Vadim spends as much time as possible with his family. He enjoys biking, playing volleyball, camping, and working on home improvement projects. His favorite hobby is playing the guitar.

Morgan Cole

Marketing Associate

mcole@gre-m.com

Morgan Cole joined the real estate industry by way of the financial services sector where she spearheaded marketing and publicity campaigns for various companies and groups. In her role as Marketing Associate at Goodman Real Estate, she supports brand marketing and employee development for the multi-family and commercial teams. She works hard every day to build and maintain positive brand awareness of the GRE Properties and partners closely with site employees to provide support and knowledge.

Morgan excels in her ability to forge partnerships and collaborate with others to make companies a great place for employees to work and learn, and to ensure a phenomenal customer experience. Her work is driven by her desire to create a positive impact and position GRE as a leading brand in the marketplace.

A Washington native, Morgan is a proud graduate of Washington State University (Go Cougs!), where she received her BA in Strategic Communication with an emphasis in Public Relations. She is an active member of the Association for Women in Communication and has served on the board for the Tukwila Weekend SnackPack program, which provides weekend meals to homeless students.

Outside of work, Morgan enjoys spending time with her friends and family exploring the Pacific Northwest: snowboarding in the winter and hiking, boating, or playing at the lake in the summer. With her zest for life and learning, Morgan loves trying new things and is excited to travel the world to learn about life and culture outside of our beautiful little corner of the world.

Phil Cresswell

Regional Property Manager

pcresswell@gre-m.com

Phil Cresswell has 20+ years of experience working in the Property Management industry. Throughout his career, he has worked with a wide array of multi-family and mixed-use properties, including market rate, tax-credit, low-income, and senior living. Phil has developed his expertise through several different roles, starting as a Leasing Agent and working his way up through different leadership roles until landing at Goodman Real Estate as a Regional Property Manager. He is passionate about developing on-site teams and partnering with ownership to maximize asset performance. His day-to-day remit is to develop and enhance the operations role within the company.

With a reputation for his fairness, honesty, and dependability, Phil is a strong leader who always models company values. He creates clear, defined goals for his team and works side-by-side with his employees to ensure everyone works together to attain company goals. He has found a lot of success developing his direct reports and helping to advance their careers. An industry expert, Phil has been invited as a speaker to several industry events, including Trends and RHA

Phil grew up in the UK and graduated from the University of Birmingham with a Psychology degree. He moved to the US in 1995 and lived on the East coast for several years before settling in Seattle in 1998. He has been on the Executive Committee for the local IREM chapter and was a member of the 2009 National Executive Committee. He has had his ARM^® designation since 2006.

In his spare time, Phil enjoys spending time with his family and watching his children play sports—his daughter runs track and plays soccer, and his son is an aspiring baseball player who plays on a successful travel team.

Kevin Figari

Property Accountant

kfigari@gre-m.com

Kevin Figari joined Goodman Real Estate in 2019 as a Property Accountant. He was sought after by GRE because of his strong reputation for excellence in project accounting for various previous employers including a design firm and global logistics company. At GRE, he focuses on the construction side of the business and provides financial support and recommendations to project managers.

Consistent and reliable, Kevin prides himself on his ability to work collectively with his colleagues and provide impact by thinking creatively to brainstorm solutions and solve problems. Kevin’s talent for noticing details and skill for analyzing contracts to understand project scope and billing requirements makes him a valuable asset to the team. He was excited to join the team at GRE because he was struck by how every employee he met was so full of energy and found so much satisfaction in their jobs.

Kevin was born and raised in Washington state, where he attended Seattle University and received his Bachelor of Arts in accounting. He is a member of the Washington Society of CPAs.

Outside of work, Kevin loves sports—primarily soccer. He enjoys hiking and has recently taken up the hobby of cooking. He likes experimenting with new recipes and finding new and delicious ways to prepare food.

Amanda Flichtbeil

Accounting Manager

aflichtbeil@gre-m.com

Amanda Flichtbeil joined Goodman Real Estate in 2018, bringing over a decade of experience working in Property Management Accounting. Prior to joining GRE, Amanda worked as a Controller for two rapidly growing Property Management Companies with both Multi-family and Multi-use properties. Amanda was drawn to GRE because she was excited to join a company known for their excellence where she can continue to learn about different facets of real estate investment. In her role as Accounting Manager, Amanda focuses her expertise on both conventional and affordable Multi-family properties, with an emphasis on Lease-ups and Renovations. Amanda has a passion for accurate and timely reporting that tells the story of a property’s performance and opportunities and enables informed decisions. Known for her infectious energy and positive attitude, Amanda has a knack for finding the root cause of problems and solving them quickly. She believes in doing things right the first time and is always willing to help others and go above and beyond to ensure that she is enabling the business to achieve their goals. Hailing from the City of Roses (Portland, OR), Amanda received her BS from the University of Oregon before moving to Seattle in 2006, where she received her MBA from Seattle University. In her spare time, Amanda enjoys going on outdoor adventures and exploring new places with her husband, five-year-old son, and three-year-old daughter. She enjoys hiking, gardening, completing house projects, and trying new restaurants with friends and family.

Catie Friedrich

Regional Property Manager

cfriedrich@gre-m.com

Catie Friedrich has 20 years of experience in the real estate industry, most recently as a Senior Director overseeing the expansion of new communities and managing the onboarding of 11 communities in less than 3 years across Colorado, New Mexico, Minnesota, and Texas. She joined Goodman Real Estate in 2019 as a Multi-Family Regional Property Manager and pairs her industry expertise with enthusiasm and energy to create meaningful opportunities for both GRE employees and the communities they serve.

Catie is an effective leader because she is generous with her time and leads by example. She holds herself to a high standard of providing direction and mentoring that enables her team to surpass their own expectations for their personal and professional growth while meeting business objectives. She encourages her team to think in new and innovative ways to solve everyday issues.

Passionate about giving back and taking communities to the next level, Catie has been involved in projects with Habitat for Humanity, fundraised for the Leukemia Society of America, and participated in a Rock and Roll Marathon and Humane Society adoption events.

Catie grew up in Wichita, KS where she attended Wichita State University. She loves being outdoors, traveling, and experiencing new things. Outside of work, she can be found spending time with friends and family (including her French bulldog Isabell), hiking or snowshoeing trails, or sampling the newest beer at a local brewery.

Kristen Kuniyoshi

Property Accountant

kkuniyoshi@gre-m.com

Kristen joined GRE in 2011 after graduating from the University of Washington with a BA in Economics. As the Development/Commercial AP Specialist, she is responsible for processing accounts payable for development and commercial properties. Diligent, hard-working, and detail-oriented, Kristen enjoys being a team-player and being involved in many different things. She believes that taking on tasks beyond her remit allows her to continue to grow. Her partners appreciate her promptness, consistency, and the pride she takes in each task. She is currently attending an evening certificate program in accounting at the UW. Her long-term plans include obtaining her CPA license. In her spare time, Kristen runs with Team in Training to raise money for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society (LLS). She also participates in the Big Climb at the Columbia Tower in Seattle annually, which also benefits LLS. She loves being active and challenging herself to try new workouts. While football is her favorite sport (she is a big fan of the Seahawks and the Huskies), she also likes watching baseball and basketball. She enjoys baking and makes a mean cheesecake.

Roxane Loera

Regional Property Manager

rloera@gre-m.com

Roxane Loera began her career in the Property Management field as a leasing agent for a Pinnacle Property while she was still attending college in Tacoma, WA. Over the course of her 14 years in the industry, she has completed many renovations, stabilized buildings, and assisted in the sale of assets for Goodman Real Estate. She accepted the position of Regional Property Manager for GRE in 2019 and focuses on collaborating with the on-site multi-family teams to solve issues and ensure property success.

Roxane believes in the power of education and aims to be continually learning something new. She keeps her teams informed of trends within the housing market and prioritizes staff development initiatives to enable promotions from within.

Known for her ability to remain calm during tense situations, Roxane has a knack for design, marketing, and finding solutions to almost any issue. She never steps down from a challenge because she isn’t afraid to fail. She learns from her mistakes and adapts well to change.

Roxane values community involvement and believes that giving back feeds the soul. She currently volunteers at her daughter’s school, where she was served on the PTA for 7 years. She started a neighborhood food pantry in 2016 and ensures the pantry is always well stocked. Roxane and her 3 daughters also volunteer through their church with various programs to help provide food and necessities to families in need.

Outside of work, Roxane loves time spent with her daughters taking their crazy (but cute) Goldendoodle for neighborhood walks. They love to travel and explore as a family. Roxane loves cheering her kids on during their extracurricular activities and coaches her daughter’s volleyball team.

Jason Loughridge

Training & Development Specialist

jloughridge@gre-m.com

With more than 20 years of experience working in the industry, Jason Loughridge knows the ins and outs of the Real Estate business. He found his passion in training and development in 2003 and uses his knowledge and experience to develop the next generation of super stars. In his role as Training & Development Specialist at Goodman Real Estate, he leads the training for the front-line associates on the multi-family team.

People are Jason’s number one priority, and he was drawn to working at GRE because of the commitment they have to develop their people. He thrives in a collaborative, team-based environment where all ideas and views are welcomed. Jason is talented at transferring knowledge and prides himself on his ability to adapt to different learning styles, often using humor during his training sessions to create an informal climate where people are open to learning.

Jason originally hails from Missouri and received his bachelor’s degree from Southwestern University just outside of Dallas, TX. He also holds an Advanced Instructor Certificate from the National Apartment Association and is a former board member of and frequent presenter for the Washington Multi-Family Association.

Outside of work, Jason plays a lot of tennis and loves exploring new hiking trails and camp spots in the summer. He also enjoys reading (mainly crime fiction) and listening to podcasts.

Jennifer Pajonk

Senior Accountant

jpajonk@gre-m.com

Jennifer Pajonk has a deep understanding of multi-family and renovations accounting, with 5 years of experience in property management accounting already in place when she joined Goodman Real Estate in 2019. She joined the Accounting team excited by the opportunity to learn more about the ownership side of the multi-family sector and gain a new perspective on the industry.

As a Senior Accountant, Jennifer is excited to build relationships across teams and create a cohesive, collaborative work environment. Jennifer holds true to GRE’s core values and believes that working with integrity and empathy towards her peers is the foundation to success.

Known for her outgoing personality and friendly demeanor, Jennifer also values her timeliness and organizational skills. Her attention to details improves accuracy in accounting, and her work is driven by her desire to improve efficiencies in systems and procedures.

Born and raised in Naples, Florida, Jennifer received her B.A. from the University of Florida. She moved to Seattle in 2012 and enjoys walking around the city and checking out new and favorite restaurants. She believes that summers are for rooftop BBQs and fall is for football (GO GATORS!). She also loves to travel, with Japan and SE Asia among her favorite destinations.

Amy Pham

Property Accountant

apham@gre-m.com

Amy Pham joined Goodman Real Estate on a temporary assignment in early 2019 and was such a perfect fit with the team that she was hired as a full-time employee within months. A Property Accountant for the Multi-family team, Amy spends her days processing financial statements and reconciling bank statements and other bills related to the multi-family properties.

Amy has a strong background in both property management and accounting which she combines to great effect with her work at GRE. She was drawn to this company because of the work culture that is perpetuated throughout the office of collaboration and support. She feels lucky to work with such a close-knit team that genuinely cares about each other and the work that they do.

Taking the golden rule approach to her work, Amy strives to produce the results that she would like produced for her, if she were the client. She has a reputation for her extreme attention to detail and is talented at sorting and sifting through any task to find new and better ways to boost productivity and increase performance.

A Seattle native, Amy studied at the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business where she received a BA in Business Administration with a focus on Finance. Outside of work, Amy enjoys trying new restaurants, going on walks and hikes with her dog, and attending concerts with friends.

Sheila Ricks

Property Accountant

sricks@gre-m.com

With a strong background in both Accounting and Property Management, Sheila Ricks joined Goodman Real Estate in 2020 as a Property Accountant. Over her career, she has held roles as a Leasing Consultant, an Assistant Property Manager, a Business Manager, and a Staff Accountant. Her unique blend of skills makes her particularly effective in her role supporting the financial goals for the Multi-family, Multi-use, and New Construction teams.

Sheila is a collaborative team player and was drawn to GRE because of the strong sense of team that she felt from the moment she walked through the door. She is hard working and goal driven and takes a great amount of pride in her ability to make sure things are done accurately and timely.

Sheila grew up in Seattle, WA and attended North Seattle Community College, where she received a certificate in Phlebotomy. She is currently completing an AAS in Information Technology.

Outside of work, Sheila can be found spending time with her husband, 3 children, and 2 dogs. They enjoy outdoor adventures like fishing and going for long walks. With her appreciation for good food, Sheila loves to try new restaurants and find amazing treats with her friends and family.

Julian Sampson

Systems Support Specialist

jsampson@gre-m.com

Julian Sampson brings 4 years of Property Management experience to his role as Systems Support Specialist for Goodman Real Estate. He began his career in the industry as a Leasing Agent for a GRE property in Bellevue, WA and worked his way up to Multi-site Property Manager before shifting his focus to Learning & Development. With his on-site experience for both stabilized and new development properties, he is a valuable resource to the multi-family teams. In his role, he focuses on providing technical support, specifically in regard to Yardi and CRM. Julian is passionate about his work and is always willing to go above and beyond to ensure that expectations are exceeded.

A dedicated and hard worker, Julian sets high standards for himself and sets monthly goals to ensure continual improvement, both for himself and the properties he supports. He aims to learn something new every day and enjoys bringing teams together to play to everyone’s strengths and create cohesion. He is energized by working with a large number of people with different backgrounds that all come together to help the company grow and succeed. A former professional athlete, Julian understands first-hand the importance of teamwork.

Julian was drawn to his role at GRE because of the company culture of excellence. He believes that the high expectations set by senior management separate GRE from other companies. He shares the company’s desire to always stay one step ahead of the competition and counts himself lucky that he has had the opportunity to learn from some of the best minds in the business.

On the weekend, Julian can typically be found working out or traveling. He enjoys visiting local wineries, watching baseball games, and barbecuing with friends.

Chris Schwab

Training Associate

cschwab@gre-m.com

Chris Schwab brings 9 years of on the ground experience to his role as Training Associate at Goodman Real Estate. He began his multi-family career at Signature Pointe as a Leasing Agent, and was quickly promoted to Assistant Manager. He progressed to Property Manager at Cosmopolitan Apartments, and has managed GRE owned properties from Seattle to Sumner, all in various stages of renovation, new development, lease-ups, and refinancing.

In his current role, Chris uses his expertise to train and develop new and current on-site property staff. He focuses on providing the teams with the knowledge and tools needed to operate their properties at the level of excellence expected of GRE properties. He is a Yardi CRM and Voyager specialist and holds a Washington State Real Estate Brokers License.

Due to his hard work and diligence, Chris has earned a reputation for his integrity, initiative, and results-driven work ethic. His colleagues enjoy working with him because he’s always willing to lend a helping hand and learn from his peers.

Chris was born in the Phillipine Islands, lived in the UK as a child, and then moved to the states in his early teens before finally settling down in the Pacific Northwest during his high school years.

Chris loves his work so much he brings it home with him: over the past 2 years, he and his family have successfully renovated 4 single family homes. When not working and renovating, he also enjoys international travel, family bike rides, and spending days in the sun on Lake Tapps.

Sara Shore

Operations Lead

sshore@gre-m.com

Sara Shore has worked in the Real Estate industry for 8 years and brings a wealth of experience that contributes to growth and scalability. Drawn to the culture of collaboration, she joined Goodman Real Estate in 2019 as the Operations Lead. Her main focus is on operations and risk management for the multi-family side of the business.

Sara has a strong foundation in creating partnerships with Leadership, Regional Managers, and colleagues in support of growth and strategic initiatives. Throughout her career, she has been heavily involved with various aspects of Accounting, HR, Safety, and Operations, and she works hard to create an environment where employees feel supported. Sara enjoys understanding processes from various angles and identifying ways to improve them. She has an innate ability to make things better than how she found them and takes a thoughtful approach to change management.

Known for being reliable and helpful, Sara treats everyone she meets with respect. She incorporates GRE’s core values into her day-to-day work and keeps integrity and a customer-focused mindset forefront in all interactions, whether it’s with someone at the corporate office, an outside vendor, or a member of the community.
Sara grew up in western Washington and attended the University of Washington, where she received her degree in Communications with a focus on Public Relations and Broadcast Journalism.

Alana Strait

Accounting Specialist

astrait@gre-m.com

Alana Strait joined Goodman Real Estate in early 2019 with 3 years of Accounting exerience working with specialty firms, including a wholesale construction supply and telecommunications company. As an Accounting Specialist, Alana spends her days reviewing accounts for development and multi-family companies with her keen eye for accuracy and efficiency.

Known for her dedication and attention to detail, Alana is also innately kind. She believes that having open and honest communication is essential to success and is talented at training others and promoting collaboration. She strives to learn as much as she can about the workflow of the entire company so that she can see the big picture and facilitate efficiencies for everyone’s benefit.

Growing up in Sussex, WI, Alana attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she earned a BA in Japanese with a minor in business. After graduation, Alana moved to Japan to teach English for a year before landing in WA state in 2015. Alana is fluent in Japanese and is a Notary Public for the state of Washington.

Alana loves to travel and has been to Japan four times. In her spare time, she enjoys studying foreign languages and playing video games and board games. She loves to cook and plans on starting a small garden on her patio. She also enjoys swimming, biking, and hiking.

Terra Walsh

Regional Property Manager

twalsh@gre-m.com

Terra Walsh has a wealth of experience working in the Property Management field in roles ranging from Leasing to the Associate Director of Property Management. Her career has spanned several smaller property management companies, Equity Residential, Pinnacle, and FPI Management before landing at Goodman Real Estate in 2020 as a Regional Property Manager. In this role, she ensures all communities are financially stable and are meeting rental/occupancy goals while maintaining high morale and low turnover for residents and employees.

While working with Pinnacle, Terra implemented resident-centered programs that engaged the community in partnership with local non-profits. They launched successful programs including the “Homework Club” and “Kids Club,” and hosted fun activities at their sites including t-ball games, festivals, and community gardens.

Terra is passionate about building strong, capable teams that provide the highest level of service to GRE’s residents and communities.  She has a reputation for always doing the right thing, even when it’s not the easy thing. She’s a self-proclaimed “fixer,” always willing to dig in and do whatever it takes to get the job done.

Growing up a Navy Brat, Terra had the opportunity to live in a lot of different places. She was born in NY and has lived in CT, WA, HI, and CA. She holds a WA State Real Estate Brokers License and is a Notary Public.

Outside of work, Terra can be found spending time with her family—her husband of 30 years, their daughter, their 3-year-old granddaughter, and their 3 dogs. They spend a lot of time in central and eastern WA and enjoy doing home improvement and renovation projects.

Chris White

Facilities Maintenance & Renovation

cwhite@gre-m.com

Chris brings over 25 years of combined building engineering and construction experience to his role in Facilities Maintenance & Renovation. He partners with the Asset Management team to provide oversight to acquired properties in various stages of the rehabilitation process and ensures that the projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality expectations. With his commitment to excellence and dedication to GRE, Chris continually exceeds industry standards by forming strong professional vendor partnerships based on integrity, ingenuity, and reliability. These characteristics, along with a deep-rooted tie to the Pacific Northwest, have made him a key member of the team. Known for his dependability and work ethic, Chris successfully maintains the standard of safety for GRE’s commercial engineering team employees. He strives to improve training and takes a proactive approach to identifying risk. Chris truly enjoys being a part of a well-performing team, and uses his relationship and team building skills to coach and mentor the next generation. Chris has volunteered for the Pioneer Square Spring clean ups, Rebuilding Seattle Together, and the Union Gospel Mission. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, fishing, and traveling.