Port Blakely

Kathy Burnaman is Vice President of Project Development for Port Blakely Communities and is responsible for directing the company’s efforts on project design, cost estimating, feasibility, entitlements, and construction of land and vertical construction projects for Issaquah Highlands. Kathy is a key member of the company’s strategic planning team, and works closely with the jurisdictional agencies that lay the groundwork for partnership opportunities at Issaquah Highlands and additional potential projects.

Kathy, who joined Port Blakely Communities in 2003 as director of land development, has more than 15 years experience in the construction and property management industries. Prior to joining the company, she served as project manager of engineering and construction operations for Kristen Betty and Associates in Issaquah Highlands, and held a similar position with Olympic Associates in Issaquah Highlands.

Kathy is an active member of the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties and serves on the organization’s property tour committee. She is a member of the Urban Land Institute’s workforce housing and transit-oriented housing initiatives and a member of Commercial Real Estate for Women.

In addition to her industry involvement, Burnaman is an active community volunteer who has worked as a part-paid firefighter and active emergency medical technician in Washington State.

Kathy has a bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of Phoenix. She grew up in Texas, where she assisted her father, a general contractor, in building underground houses.

Shannon Christiansen brings more than 20 years experience to her position as Real Estate Division Controller for Port Blakely Communities, where she is responsible for managing the accounting and finance staff, financial reporting, budgeting, bonding, insurance, and tax compliance. In addition, she plays an integral role on the senior management team in strategic planning for the company’s short- and long-term future.

Previously, Shannon was the business operations controller for the Seattle division of D.R. Horton, the largest homebuilder in the United States. Her responsibilities included the management of divisional financial reporting accounting, MIS and escrow departments, as well as strategic planning and project feasibility reviews. Shannon has also served as the corporate controller for Pets Choice, Inc., controller of North America Customer Service for Adobe Systems, Inc., and chief financial officer and controller for Mindsai Productions, Inc.

Shannon holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Eastern Washington University, and holds the Certified Public Accountant designation for the State of Washington.

Shannon has three children and is an active community volunteer, working with numerous youth athletic teams in the Issaquah area.

As Vice President of Finance, Tim Diller brings an extensive background in financial leadership to Port Blakely Communities. Tim is responsible a variety of accounting and business development activities, including sourcing capital for various development projects. He leads the analysis of business strategy, including new business and feasibility studies, as well as joint ventures and land sales. In addition, he acts as the seller’s representative in land sales.

Tim joined the company in 2001 as Director of Finance to provide financial leadership in the design and execution of residential neighborhoods within Issaquah Highlands. He also coordinated the launch of the Highlands Fiber Network, and investments in retail and office projects including the oversight of leasing activities and strategic alliances for the Issaquah Highlands commercial center, Swedish Medical Center, Marriott Hotels and retail anchors.

Prior to joining the company, Tim spent six years as president and chief financial officer of Development Services Corporation, a real estate development services company in Overland Park, Kansas. While there, he was instrumental in the start-up and operation of several new businesses, including a real estate sales operation, mortgage brokerage and custom homebuilder. Previously, Tim worked in public accounting for 13 years at KPMG.

Tim is a CPA and holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Kansas State University. He lives with his family in Kirkland, Washington.

Irma Doré is the Senior Project Manager for Port Blakely Communities. Irma is responsible for project development, including commercial and retail components of Issaquah Highlands, managing and supervising project planning, design and entitlements, and the construction of vertical and site development projects. She also serves as a liaison between developers on existing projects sites and local community and municipal stakeholders, bringing all parties together in the process.

Prior to joining Port Blakely Communities, Irma served as the estate manager to the chief executive officer at Investco Management Services, Inc. where she was responsible for property estate management and for protecting, maintaining and enhancing the value of personal real estate assets. She also served as a project manager in real estate and facilities for Watermark Estate Management Services, Inc., a senior construction manager for Unico Properties and a project manager of construction for Vulcan, Inc. While at Vulcan, she oversaw the construction of 505 Union Station, an 11-story commercial office building that has become an icon in Seattle due to its design, advanced technology and environmental features.

Irma has had an extensive career in architecture and design, working in various capacities for GGLO, Mithun, Milbrandt Architects and Bay Ridge Properties.

Irma holds a bachelor’s degree in architecture from Washington State University. She and her husband are the parents of two young adults and share a love of boating and motorcycles.

Chris Hysom is the Director of Legal and Community Affairs for Port Blakely Communities. In his role, Chris manages the company’s legal department and coordinates with outside legal counsel on transactional and litigation matters. In addition, Chris plays a proactive role in community relations by liaising directly with residents and keeping the community well-informed on local issues.

Chris brings a wealth of legal and community relations expertise to his position. Prior to joining Port Blakely Communities, Chris served as staff counsel for a Washington State Senate Caucus, where he advised caucus senators on legal and policy issues as well as helped draft legislation, legal memoranda and public correspondence.

Currently, he serves as chair elect and board member for the City of Issaquah’s Chamber of Commerce. He is a board member of the Eastside Business Alliance and serves on the boards of two neighborhood associations.

Chris graduated from Seattle University Law School, where he was awarded the Seattle University Law School Trustee Scholarship – an honor given to only 3 percent of accepted applicants. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Washington’s Jackson School of International Studies.

Chris lives in Issaquah Highlands with his wife and their three children.

Vicki Stier is the Vice President of Property Management for Port Blakely Communities. In this role, Vicki is responsible for property management and directing the operations of the community’s fiber network system. She directs the builders’ liaison program to assure quality control and assurances for the urban design and acceptance of product and systems for Issaquah Highlands. Additionally, she helps lead and direct the Issaquah Highlands Community Association, Highlands Council and High Street Association.

Vicki brings more than 25 years of real estate and facility management experience to her role. Prior to joining the company in 2002, Vicki was the vice president of Residential Services for Morris Piha Real Estate Services, a full-service real estate company located in Bellevue, Washington, working on residential, association management, mixed-use, retail/commercial and industrial properties. She also served as a property management consultant to the U.S. Army.

Vicki is a licensed real estate agent in Washington State and a certified property manager. She served as the 2000 president of Western Washington Chapter of the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) and was awarded Certified Property Manager of the Year in 2001. Since 2002, she has served on the board of directors and as a committee chair for the Institute of Real Estate Management. She is also a course instructor for the Apartment Association of Seattle-King County.

Vicki is an active member of the City of Issaquah Aquatic Center Feasibility Steering Committee. She also was Seattle’s first female Little League coach and successfully led her team on a tour in Japan.

Stier holds an associate’s degree in business administration from Mount Ida College in Massachusetts, where she was awarded the John T. Wingate Award for Outstanding Leadership.