2026 Emerging Leaders

Inspired by the passion and visionary leadership of WMFHA's founding President, Kari Anderson, this program is designed to cultivate the next generation of voices and leaders in the property management industry. 

The year long cohort-based program will introduce its participants to education and information on topics such as civics, grassroots advocacy, leadership, communication and more.  All while being mentored throughout the year by one of of the program Executive Mentors.

Meet the 2026 Cohort of Emerging Leaders

Jason Moss -  Greystar

MIles Bruck - Thrive

Brandon Valencia - Thrive

Danielle Tieskotter - Greater Seattle Construction

Krystal Cassadine - Asset Living/FPI

Isabel Benitez - Asset Living/FPI

Kelly Wahlstrom - Security Properties

Erica Chesley - Olympus

Victoria Starkes - Pillar Properties

Donnie Mitchell - Gables Residential

Kaleb McClain - Avenue 5

Kenani Brandon - Charter Construction

Sean Murphy - Mission Rock Residential

Bree Osborne - Security Properties

Terra Finch - Mission Rock Residential

Donovan Black - Avenue 5 

Xavier Kibuta - Avenue 5

2026 Emerging Leaders Mentors       

Melody Kuhnel - Mission Rock Residential                     Karli Hoffman - Blanton Turner                                        

Kayla Stevens - Avenue 5                                              Jeff Pedigo - Coast                                                   Heather Edwards - 1-Tom-Plumber

Phil Cresswell - Indigo Real Estate                                Andy Rockstead - FPI/Asset Living                            Tina Boone - Avenue 5                                                                                                                                 

Ann Hart - HUB International                                          Colleen English - Pillar Properties                             Tyler Freed - Greystar                                              Laura McGuire - Thrive                                                   Luke Murnan - Thrive                                                 Mackenzie Jistel - Thrive                                          Jennifer Pertzborn - Holland                                           Jennifer Grubb - Avenue 5                                        Kim Olander - 11Residential