Credentials

Experience
Prior to joining MPRES, Dean was an Associate Land Use Technician with the City of Seattle's Department of Construction and Land Use. When he joined Morris Piha Real Estate Services (MPRES) in 1984, Dean assisted Morris Piha in the development, management and leasing of a variety of commercial real estate properties throughout the Puget Sound region. Since then, he has been the company's top producing broker in sales and leasing of commercial properties.

In 1995, Dean expanded his scope of commercial brokerage work to include sales and leasing of retail, office, industrial, commercial land and multi-family properties. Dean has participated in several hundred sales and leasing transactions valued in excess of $300 million dollars which have encompassed nearly 3,000,000 square feet of commercial property. He has a strong and long-standing relationship with his many clients. This is a result of putting his clients interest first; giving exceptional service that is competent and friendly, and maintaining a high standard of professionalism. Dean has a deep understanding of the economics of commercial real estate, and being a Seattle native, he has a unique historical perspective of the various sub-markets and communities in the Puget Sound area.

Membership & Education
Dean attended the University of Washington and graduated with honors with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Urban Planning.

Dean is Senior Vice President, a member of the Washington State Commercial Association of Realtors, the Commercial Brokers Association and the Washington State CCIM Chapter. He is a CCIM Designee through the CCIM Institute, an affiliate of the National Association of Realtors. Dean is a past President of the Seattle Executives Association (SEA), and is a current member of the SEA Board of Directors.  He is also a current member of the Washington State CCIM Chapter Scholarship Committee.

Dean is a past member of the Eastside District YMCA Board of Directors and the Eastside District YMCA Facilities Committee.  He is also a past member of the Millionair Club Charity Board of Directors

About the CCIM Designation

A Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) is a recognized expert in the disciplines of commercial and investment real estate. A CCIM is an invaluable resource to the commercial real estate owner, investor, and user, and is among an elite corps of more than 9,000 professionals who hold the CCIM designation across North America and more than 30 countries. Nearly 7,000 additional professionals are pursuing the CCIM designation.

Recognized for its preeminence within the industry, the CCIM curriculum represents the core knowledge expected of commercial investment practitioners, regardless of the diversity of specializations within the industry. The CCIM curriculum consists of four core courses that incorporate the essential CCIM skill sets: financial analysis, market analysis, user decision analysis, and investment analysis for commercial investment real estate.