Acquired Washington State University Bachelors degree in General Business, Bachelors degree in Construction Management, as well as Washington State University Minor in German language. Professional qualifications consist of 20 years of experience with sales, real estate development and construction, and include positions as marketing manager, development manager, co-president and project manager for new construction, rehab and condominium conversion projects, managing partner with NW Partners Inc; estimator/construction manager. Has served as a Multifamily Housing Council Chairman for the Seattle Master Builder Association, and has been on the Board of Directors of the Seattle Goodwill, as well as the Land Use Committee of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce, and the Government Affairs Committee of the Apartment Association of Seattle - King County.