Broker Profiles

Saint Newton

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206.623.8586
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With more than 24 years of extensive experience as a commercial real estate broker, Saint Newton ranks as one of Paragon’s top producers. Among his many favorite aspects as a real estate broker, Saint particularly enjoys partnering with his clients to smoothly and efficiently achieve their goals.

Clients return to Saint for his ability to listen and thoughtfully solicit the best council. His honest reputation and long-standing client relationships have resulted in repeat business, yielding multiple transactions as well as new business opportunities.

Before focusing his talents in commercial real estate sales and management, Saint earned a degree in business administration from the University of Washington and held a number of other positions that included a stint as a carpenter.

Conor Barclay

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206.812.9124
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Prior to joining Paragon, Conor worked in the construction field renovating residential and commercial investment properties. He gained valuable field experience during those eight years and as a result knows the value “sweat equity” can add to an aging property.

Now he specializes in the sale of investment properties and works hard to help his clients achieve their goals. Conor has sold mid and large sized investment properties ranging in value from $500,000 to $8,000,000. While at Paragon, he has sold one apartment building per month, totaling over 600 apartment unit sales.

Conor is a native Puget Sound resident and attended Western Washington University where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in economics and business administration.

His enthusiasm and energy is reflected in his passion for steelhead fishing. He’s been an active volunteer with Stream Team and Nisqually Stream Stewards helping to rebuild our Puget Sound salmon runs. During his time away from the office, Conor enjoys working on his home, his rental in West Seattle and spending time with his family and friends.

Eric Smith

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206.623.6077
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Since co-founding Paragon in 1995, Eric has listed and sold over $300 million in combined multi-unit apartment and commercial transactions; totaling over 217 transactions and a large portfolio of recommendation letters from thankful clients. Eric’s high closing ratio is the result of his market knowledge, experience and ability to foresee and overcome obstacles during marketing and escrow. Clients appreciate his responsiveness, diligence, objectivity, attention to detail and on-time transaction closings.

His successful 25 years in real estate began early, as a career-driven college student. While in college, Eric earned his real estate license and set to work for the largest privately owned broker of condominiums in Seattle. Just four years later and freshly graduated, Eric managed over 300 units and ten employees, converting over 180 apartment units to condominiums.

A native to Washington, Eric resides in Bellevue with his wife of 22 years, two children and their dog. His hobbies and family activities are numerous, including his son and daughter’s soccer, baseball, basketball and tennis, skiing, boating and trail riding. When time permits, he can be found renovating properties and pursuing his other interests.

Karin Marlowe

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206.812.9120
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With more than nine years of experience in office administration and project management, Karin manages all aspects of office operations at Paragon.

Karin's versatility, initiative, and creative approach to problem-solving are keys to her successful partnerships with clients and her valuable contribution to the Paragon team. Her proven track record of cost savings and process improvements have led to a significant role in long-term planning and operational excellence for the company.

In her time away from the office, Karin can be found traveling to exotic locales, going on adventures around Puget Sound, and spending time with family and friends.

Peter Larsen

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206.623.7434
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For over 23 years, Peter has represented clients in the acquisition and disposition of their commercial real estate needs, bringing with him a high level of enthusiastic motivation, integrity and professionalism. In his career, Peter has closed 7,578 units in 287 separate transactions, totaling $541 million dollars.

Clients appreciate Peter’s connectedness, thoroughness and diligence, but it’s his good humor and tenacity that help overcome obstacles presented along the way of a transaction (from the initial search, the negotiation of a contract to the evaluation of alternative properties for a 1031
exchange), that keep his clients returning.

Jon Breiner

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206.812.9118
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Jon is the CFO of Paragon Real Estate Advisors and has focused great amounts of attention and his Seattle area expertise on identifying large-scope potential development apartment opportunities. Jon also functions as president of a few of his family companies (which include Paragon Real Estate Advisors) and owner/operator of the HB Capital Companies which manage, among other things, Roosevelt Development Group and several other large-scale active apartment/retail development projects in urban Seattle locations.

His economics, mathematics and finance educational background, as well as his previous experience with technology, mergers and acquisitions, have been complimentary in his real estate career. Jon is an alumnus of the Harvard Business School. Outside of work, Jon can be found skiing, mountaineering, golfing and traveling.

Ed Hewson

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206.682.4227
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A Seattle native, Ed is the CEO and a founder of Paragon Real Estate Advisors. Mr. Hewson also functions as: President of Treen Corporation, an enterprise consisting of real estate, private company investments and Coast Communications, a cable TV and broadband internet company; and an owner/operator of the HB Capital Companies which manage, among other things, Roosevelt Development Group and several other large-scale active apartment/retail development projects in urban Seattle locations.

In addition, Ed is a former Director of Executive Hotels and Resorts (a publicly traded hotel management company) and is an active owner/operator of hotels, apartment buildings, and retail centers. In 2004, Ed was selected as an honoree for the Puget Sound Business Journal’s annual “40 Under 40 Awards Program” in recognition of his outstanding performance in the business community.

Ed is an alumnus of Seattle’s Lakeside School. He earned degrees in Economics and American History from Connecticut College in 1989 and graduated Harvard Business School’s Owner/President Management program in 2004.

Ed continues to give back to the community by coaching several youth soccer teams and is a former Director of the Childhaven centers for abused and neglected children. Ed is a lifetime citizen of West Seattle, where he resides with his wife of 17 years and their three children.

Dave Meissner

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206.623.8587
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Having grown up in the apartment and construction industries, Dave knows the business inside and out. Over the years, he has owned and developed several apartment complexes in Washington and California. Dave’s creativity in deal structure, keen negotiation skills, clear communications and no-nonsense approach ensure he maintains his position as a top producer every year.

Through his varied experiences in the development and construction industries, Dave has learned to appreciate the value of a strong work ethic. Passionate about his work, his attention to detail and his business tenacity ensure smooth transactions and profitable investments for his clients. Dave’s clients recognize him as a consummate professional and deem him “the best in the business.” They acknowledge his efforts with repeat business and referrals.

Dave values spending time with his wife of 20 years and their three daughters. He also enjoys hunting, fishing, traveling and volunteering in his community.

Kyle Benson

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206.812.9127
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Kyle joined Paragon as an intern during his senior year at the University of Puget Sound.  As an analyst for Paragon, he discovered a passion for investment real estate and chose to pursue a career as a real estate professional.

His strong analytical skills come from an emphasis in finance during his undergraduate studies in school. While completing his degree, Kyle published a research paper providing evidence in the failure of the Dutch Auction Rate Preferred Stock Market. Kyle’s finance and leadership ability allowed him to raise funds as the President of the Puget Sound Investment club and eliminate debt as the Treasurer of his Fraternity, Beta Theta Pi.

Outside of the office, Kyle’s interests include coaching college soccer for the University of Puget Sound where he was a 4 year starter, and recognized as a top player in the conference. Due to his leadership and performance he traveled to Brazil with the USA D3 all-star team, and was the only player selected west of Texas. The same passion and dedication that Kyle displays on the soccer field can be observed while he is working on a transaction for one of his clients.

Cathy Jeney

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206.812.9117
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Cathy Jeney has remained a consistent, top producing commercial agent for over 15 years, representing clients in the acquisition and disposition of their commercial real estate. Cathy has closed 2,984 units in 202 separate transactions, totaling $283 million in sales.

Her work ethic, thoroughness, diligence and 110% commitment ensure her clients achieve their real estate goals as well as a smooth transaction. In addition, her strong negotiation and interpersonal skills allow Cathy to successfully represent her clients.

This, combined with her extensive market knowledge, enthusiasm, professionalism and ability to overcome obstacles has earned her an impressive reputation and consistent repeat business. Her remarkable track record stems from commitment to the industry, meticulous detail and follow-through, ability to overcome obstacles and hands-on experience.

Part of Cathy’s work satisfaction stems from the relationships formed while assisting clients with their real estate needs. When not working, Cathy can be found mentoring children, hiking, biking, traveling and giving back to the community.

Dave Smith

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206.623.0258
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Maintaining his recognized status as a top producer, Dave Smith has sold over $120 million in investment properties and completed over 100 transactions during his real estate career.
 
Over the last 11 years Dave's work ethic, dedication, creative negotiating skills and professional representation has created great results for his clients. Dave’s success has been created by putting his clients’ goals first.

Clients best appreciate Dave for his loyalty, professionalism and integrity; more specifically, he is consistently recognized for his hands-on-attention, goal identification, property repositioning and ability to successfully coordinate 1031 tax deferred exchanges.

When not hard at work, Dave manages his personal real estate investment portfolio and enjoys spending time with his four active children and wife of over ten years. Together, they live in Seattle enjoying the nature of the Puget Sound region and its many attractions.

David W. Petersen

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206.623.8413
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While with Paragon, David has consistently closed between $20 and $40 million in commercial transactions each year. During his 21 years in commercial real estate, he’s both creatively and strategically achieved his clients’ goals through his comprehensive approach to client representation.

His success is due, in part, to his in-depth knowledge, detailed and varied market analyses, ability to creatively negotiate through the most complex of real estate challenges, as well as effectively communicate to a broad range of constituents.

David is committed to developing and meeting his clients’ unique goals and representing them in the acquisition and disposition of commercial real estate, exceeding the industry’s highest standards.

His high levels of motivation, enthusiasm, integrity and professionalism move beyond his career. In fact, when David is not at work, he’s enjoying adventures with his wife and two boys or helping Washington’s largest hunger relief agency, Food Lifeline, where he serves as an active board member.

Brian Platt

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206.812.9130
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Brian Platt has successfully represented numerous investors in the Greater Seattle area. He believes Seattle’s diversified economy and excellent quality of life offer the perfect climate for buying and selling investment real estate. As co-owner of a 14 unit apartment building in the Capitol Hill neighborhood, Brian uses his personal experience and insight as a property owner to leverage added value for his clients.

Brian earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science from the University of Washington. Prior to beginning a career in real estate, Brian gained in-depth knowledge of financial investment and retirement planning while working at Morgan Stanley.

Away from the office, Brian stays active playing golf and basketball, attending basketball and football games (go Huskies!) and spending time with his family at his Whidbey Island cabin.

Paul T. Mickley

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For the past 22 years, Paul has been involved in the valuation, negotiation, marketing and sale of more than 300 properties representing in excess of $250 million in value. Since co-founding Paragon in 1995, Paul has consulted on valuation and appraisal, development, improved property, unimproved land and tax appeal for King and Snohomish counties.

Paul's clients are well-served; in part due to his expertise in marketing, negotiation and appraisal, as well as his market connectedness and ability to expeditiously handle all matters with follow-through. His countless appreciative and long standing clients especially value his attention to detail, professionalism and quality of presentation.

During his time away from the office, Paul enjoys his activities in the Puget Sound and San Juan Islands where he is a licensed and accomplished pilot and certified scuba diver.

John Stoner

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206.623.0089
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Over the course of his 22 years in the real estate business, John Stoner has generated an impressive list of clients and closed transactions.

John attributes his success to the insight and perspective he’s gleaned from working in three cornerstone areas of the real estate industry (brokerage, development and property management).

Outside of work, John’s active life includes serving on the Board of Trustees for Mercy Housing Northwest and the parent board of Holy Names Academy. In addition to spending time with his wife and their four children, John also enjoys hiking, skiing and mountain biking.

Erik Peterson

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206.812.9115
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Prior to joining the team at Paragon Erik earned an MBA from London Business School in the UK and subsequently worked in London and Dubai as a real estate strategy professional. Working on large-scale mixed-use and residential projects, he performed in-depth financial analysis for new developments, and managed joint ventures valued in the hundreds of millions.

Erik’s clients benefit from his exceptional analytical abilities and consultative approach to closing real estate transactions. His extremely organized and thorough work style is complimented by his relaxed personality, allowing him to work well with everyone from private individuals to large institutions.

Although Erik has gained valuable experience abroad, he is a 3rd generation Seattleite and a graduate of the University of Washington. An ex-commercial airline pilot, Erik gained a deep knowledge of Seattle’s real estate market while building flight hours as an aerial real estate photographer.

In his spare time Erik gives back to his community by volunteering at Seattle United, a local youth soccer club. He enjoys spending time with his wife Shannon, skiing Alpental’s back country, playing tennis, and all things soccer.

Ryan Iles

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206.812.9119
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Ryan Iles brings to Paragon Real Estate Advisors a distinctive combination of market knowledge, professionalism and creative ability that give him an edge in representing his clients. Ryan is a third generation Seattle native and has a strong understanding of the sub markets within the Puget Sound region and how the unique Northwest economic climate and demographic affect these markets. Ryan’s educational background includes a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Rochester and a Master’s degree from Arizona State University.  

Ryan’s clients receive the highest level of professional integrity and attention to detail resulting in unparalleled customer service and results. Whether you are looking to sell or acquire a multifamily property, Ryan has the market knowledge and skillset necessary to surpass your expectations.

When away from the office, Ryan is devoted to fitness and living a healthy, active lifestyle. Ryan also enjoys working on classic cars, playing guitar and listening to music and enjoying the great Northwest.

Jennifer Erickson

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206.623.8880
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Jennifer manages and produces all marketing efforts for the Paragon Real Estate Advisors team. With more than nine years experience in marketing and graphic design, Jennifer brings a strong work ethic and a keen eye to the Paragon office. Jennifer’s ability to track and execute multiple projects simultaneously is imperative for keeping the company moving forward and ensures each property is always represented at its best.

Jennifer holds a BA degree in Graphic Design from the University of Northern Iowa. After moving to Seattle in 2001 she spent 6 years managing marketing efforts for a small mortgage company before finding her niche in commercial real estate.

In her time away from the office, Jennifer can be found spending time with her family and friends, or indulging her artistic flair in one of her many hobbies.

Cole Contorelli

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206.812.9105
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Cole Contorelli specializes in the sale of multifamily properties in the Puget Sound region, professionally representing both sellers and buyers.

His commitment to providing high quality service allows Cole to build strong, client-focused relationships. He offers a dynamic, personalized approach to understanding client needs and investment goals. Information is vital to every investor. Cole’s attention to detail offers both current and potential clients accurate and relevant investment information. His advisory services include portfolio analysis, rental surveys, recent sales data, and research-based value assessments.

Cole is a member of the Seattle Rental Housing Association. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a focus on Finance at Chapman University. He currently resides in the Queen Anne neighborhood of Seattle, is an avid seaman and enjoys outdoor adventures and athletics.

Ryan Dosch

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206.812.9137
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Ryan Dosch and his family have been investing and managing commercial real estate in the Seattle area for over 30 years. He has been an owner and manager of multi-family and retail properties since 2004 and provides a wealth of knowledge and insight from an owner’s perspective for his clients. Ryan also worked for many years in the construction industry rehabilitating properties and managing residential construction projects. This valuable experience gives Ryan a unique insight when analyzing properties for his clients.

Whether you are buying or selling commercial property, Ryan approaches each transaction as if it were his own. He strives to negotiate the best deal for his clients and consistently searches for creative solutions to achieve their investment goals. Ryan’s integrity, diligence and strong work ethic insure his clients receive the highest level of service and commitment for all of their real estate needs.

Ryan resides in Redmond with his wife and four children. When not at work he enjoys bike rides and camping with his family. Ryan coaches his son’s baseball team and actively serves in several capacities at his church. When he has time, Ryan enjoys sailing and target shooting.

Peter Wright

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206.812.9136
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Peter Wright graduated from the University of Washington where he earned degrees in both Economics and Construction Management. Peter specializes in the representation of buyers and sellers of investment real estate. He focuses on properties in and around the Seattle core, paying close attention to areas near future transit developments.

Peter is an expert in his market. He has an outstanding ability to leverage his knowledge and expertise to benefit his clients. With a finance and construction background he can precisely analyze properties for his clients and advise them with their best interests in mind. Peter’s understanding of 1031 tax-deferred exchanges allows him to help his clients evaluate and maximize their investment potential.

Having grown up in Madison Park, Peter is a native to Seattle. He regularly enjoys activities such as playing basketball and tennis. He is also an avid skier and outdoor enthusiast. Currently, Peter lives on First Hill with his wife Meredith and their dog Lucy.