Where Business
Happens.

Meet Dave

Dave grew up in Portland’s Mt. Tabor area, the youngest of three boys. Sports has always been a big part of Dave’s life, playing baseball, street hockey, golf and competitive softball, where he was part of the softball world series.

After many years working for Benjamin Moore Paints, Dave joined Columbia Business Center where he has been for the past 12 years as a building engineer using his many skills. At CBC Dave enjoys the interaction between tenants and contractors, overseeing projects, increasing his knowledge at the always interesting property and treating others the way he would like to be treated. Dave has been known to call himself a stormwater nerd.

In Dave’s free time he enjoys sports, listening to the Dave Matthews Band, and barbequing but mostly enjoys spending time with his wife, Tracy and their much-loved dog, Sophie.

Meet Geoff

Geoff joined the Columbia Business Center team seven years ago. He started his career with CBC by splitting time between the rail system as a Conductor and the business park as a Facilities Engineer. Geoff has since transitioned to be one of our full-time Facilities Engineers. His background in construction helps him to efficiently coordinate repairs with tenants and conduct general maintenance of the entire CBC property. He enjoys interacting with tenants and takes great pride in developing good working relationships with each of them. Geoff has also become the resident subject matter specialist for the business park’s fire system, responding to any fire system issues that may arise.

Outside of work, Geoff is a recently retired Petty Officer from the United Stated Coast Guard Reserve. He enjoys the new-found time that his retirement has given him by wrestling with his three little rug-rats and chasing escaped cows and pigs through the countryside with his wife.

Meet Janet

Born in rural Montana, Janet grew up in southern California where she began her career in real estate working in the escrow industry. Janet relocated to the Pacific Northwest to be closer to her family, where she found a place she is happy to call home. She transitioned to commercial property management with the Columbia Business Center being the primary emphasis for the past twenty-five years. Her financial background contributes to the success of this dynamic industrial business center and her commitment to strong tenant relationships is evident in its high occupancy rate. The diversity of the tenant mix along with her friendly nature and willingness to help, make each day a new adventure!

In her free time, Janet enjoys gardening, being at home with family and friends, and perusing cook books and design magazines.

Meet Shannon

Shannon has been with Columbia Business Center team since 2007 and applies her 25+ years of commercial property management/development experience to the many interesting facets of CBC. Working with large national companies to close-knit family organizations, she has assisted in the management of a diverse array of projects including shopping centers, hotels, apartment buildings, condominiums, office buildings and industrial business centers with a focus on lease administration, marketing and tenant relations.

Born in coastal South Carolina, Shannon has an enduring love for oceans and architecture that was further cultivated when she spent several years in England exploring villages and cities, learning its culture and enjoying its climate. An avid traveler and explorer, Shannon spends her free time with family and friends enjoying the diverse geography and many outdoor activities the Pacific Northwest offers.

Meet Jessica

A recent Pacific Northwest transplant, Jessica grew up on the North Carolina coast. Jessica graduated from University of North Carolina at Pembroke with a focus in Sociology and Business. As a recent addition to the CBC management team, Jessica brings a drive to build long lasting relationships and communicate effectively with tenants and vendors.

Jessica enjoys rooting for the Atlanta Braves and Atlanta United FC and frequents Providence Park to cheer on the Timbers and Thorns. Jessica has two cats, Blitz, and Brie. Her and her husband love local coffee, brunching, and spending time on the water.

Meet Shelly

Shelly was born and raised in Idaho and later moved to Washington where she continued her education and work experience in accounting. Along with her accounting, she brings 14 years of commercial and residential property management experience to the team. She is responsible for recording all financial transactions for the CBC team and their tenants.

Shelly loves spending time with her husband and three children and returning to her roots in Idaho to visit family. During the summer months you will find her gardening and enjoying the outdoors of the Pacific Northwest. When she has time, she loves reading a good book or watching movies with her two dogs, Dexter and Oliver curled up by her side.