Our Event Speakers

PRESIDENT & CEO, DOWNTOWN SEATTLE ASSOCIATION

A champion for creating a healthy and vibrant downtown for all, Jon Scholes is responsible for the 650-member association formed in 1958. Prior to his role as president & CEO, Jon led DSA’s advocacy and economic development efforts. He draws observations from more than a decade of service in America’s fastest-growing large city experiencing a rebirth.

CO-FOUNDER OF GEEKWIRE AND CEO/OWNER OF SEATTLE MAGAZINE AND SEATTLE BUSINESS MAGAZINE

A passionate Seattleite and serial entrepreneur, Jonathan Sposato is living the opportunity to thrive and inspire others in the tech community, in philanthropy and now, in publishing the namesake magazine that shares the city he loves and believes in it’s potential following the pandemic and amidst social and political challenges.

CHIEF ECONOMIST, WINDERMERE REAL ESTATE

The leading market analyst for the largest residential real estate brand in the Pacific Northwest, Matthew Gardner draws upon the performance of nearly 5,000 agents in the NWMLS and economic insights that earn the attention of local media and industry thought leadership to opine on the market fundamentals that will lead the region to prosperity in the years ahead.

PRESIDENT & CEO, REALOGICS SOTHEBYS INTERNATIONAL REALTY

The primary market strategist behind many notable developments and named by Puget Sound Business Journal one of the 100 most influential businesspersons in 2020, Dean Jones has experienced in-city housing trends across four development cycles and shares the view that history may repeat itself in the “Roaring Twenties” while predicting supply/demand pressures.

SALES DIRECTOR, NATIONAL CONDO DIVISION/SENIOR LOAN CONSULTANT, CALIBER HOME LOANS

As the leading provider of strategic mortgage solutions for the region’s most prolific developers, Christine Madrid-Wynecoop is uniquely experienced in observing the issues and opportunities affecting housing demand, affordability and demographic trending with observations for the propensity of buy vs. rent, the impacts of rising interest rates and both State and Fed policies that will guide development.

SENIOR MANAGER, DANIELS REAL ESTATE

For over 40-years, Daniels Real Estate has been a pioneering developer in downtown Seattle. With over thirty local, state, national awards the development team was the catalyst for the designation of SODO, bringing tech. office space and market rate housing to Pioneer Square, showcasing how historic preservation can be paired with a high-tech, high rise - and now building the only home ownership opportunity on First Hill. Luis Borrero represents Daniel Real Estate and is responsible for the current era of visionary development from this award-winning firm that has successfully navigated over 40-years of economic and real estate cycles in Seattle.

PRINCIPAL/FINANCIAL ADVISOR, PREVAIL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

As a fiduciary financial advisor, Amy Mutal provides expert guidance on financial planning and investment management to help clients achieve their best life, which includes trends to divest from larger single-family homes; the seeking of capital gains tax deferral strategies and passive income investments; and lifestyle pursuits that will greatly influence the draw to urban living in the years ahead.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE LAND DIVISION, REALOGICS SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

Drawing upon a storied career of more than more than 30 years, Tadashi Shiga is a trusted advisor to developers, third-party brokers, architects, contractors, and other industry experts to move to where the residential market is moving next and often leading the way.