John Tran
Founder/Owner
John founded Rainier Pacific Properties in 1986. He has over 30 years of experience in investment real estate and the management of properties. In addition to real estate, John's main profession is in pharmaceuticals. After operating a retail store for 15 years, he expanded his pharmacy into long term care providing a full array of services to skilled nursing, assisted living, and adult family home facilities.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
Bachelor of Science degree from University of Washington
MBA
Jonathan Tran
MANAGING BROKER/PRINCIPAL
Jonathan Tran, CCIM is the principal of Rainier Pacific. He leads the acquisition, development, and operations of the firm’s portfolio. Through his strategic asset management and successful transaction management skills, he is essential to Rainier Pacific’s relationships with lenders, partners, and tenants.
Jonathan was born and raised in Seattle. Before joining Rainier Pacific Properties, Jonathan graduated with a Business degree from the University of Portland, concentrating in Finance and Marketing/Management. He has followed and learned from his father's successes in Real Estate and has been co-managing the company since 2006.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Commercial Brokers Association
Columbia City Business Improvement Area Board Member
Certified Commercial Investment Member (www.ccim.com)
University of Washington Commercial Real Estate certificate program (Student Project Coach)
NAIOP and Belden Club member
Carrie Hay
Accounting/Controller
Carrie has been a part of the Rainier Pacific family for over 10 years. Controlling the income and expense transactions of the portfolio, she is essential to the fiscal responsibility of the company.
Chad Champion
Building Engineer
Chad joined Rainier Pacific in 2014. He has a background in construction management and specializes in roofing, HVAC, and general construction. At Rainier Pacific, he oversees all facilities maintenance, tenant improvement projects, and vendor management.