Port Blakely

As Vice President of Real Estate Asset Management, 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 Director of Project Management and Development 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 Senior Director of Legal and Civic 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 a board member for the City of Issaquah’s Chamber of Commerce. He is also 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 Community Organization and 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.

Tad Pease is the Accounting Manager for Port Blakely Communities. He directs accounting, forecasting, budgeting and reporting activities, while providing key financial guidance for the functional structure and long-range goals of the company. In addition, Tad serves as treasurer for the Highlands Council Board of Trustees and as president for the Issaquah Highlands High Street Owners Association. He is also a member of the Board of Directors for the Issaquah Highlands Community Association, recently returning to the Board after serving as Treasurer from 2006 to 2008.

A real estate accounting specialist with more than 20 years experience, Tad joined Port Blakely in 2006 as the controller for Port Blakely Real Estate Services. As the controller, he was responsible for the accounting services provided to the Issaquah Highlands Community Association. Previously, he was the accounting manager for CDC Management Services, Inc., where he ensured the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements for 180 community associations. In California and Texas, Tad worked with real estate investment firms specializing in restructuring troubled debt.
Tad was awarded his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Humboldt State University in California. He lives with his partner in Seattle.