Six Exceptional Brokers Lead Market Innovation and Transaction Excellence Across the Region
The Pacific Northwest’s commercial real estate brokerage sector showcases exceptional talent across industrial, office, and capital markets, with six professionals earning recognition for their outstanding production, client service, and market leadership. These rising stars represent the breadth of brokerage excellence defining the region’s commercial real estate landscape.
Matthew Fisher
Matthew Fisher (https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-fisher-89464591/), Senior Director at George Smith Partners, exemplifies the next generation of innovative and relationship-driven leaders shaping the Pacific Northwest commercial real estate finance landscape. Since joining GSP, Matt has been instrumental in expanding the firm’s presence and influence across the Pacific Northwest and beyond, successfully sourcing and executing financing across diverse asset classes—from multifamily and mixed-use developments to industrial and retail repositionings.
His work has directly contributed to hundreds of millions of dollars in closed financings, supporting transformational projects that add vitality and economic growth to the region’s urban and suburban cores. What sets Matt apart is not just deal volume but the way he approaches every assignment: with creativity, rigor, and a genuine commitment to client success. He’s known for structuring complex capital stacks that bring together banks, debt funds, and equity partners in ways that make challenging projects viable.
Beyond transactions, Matt is passionate about building trust and long-term partnerships. Internally, he contributes to GSP’s growth by mentoring analysts, sharing market intelligence, and collaborating on new business initiatives. His deal creativity and strong work ethic have directly supported GSP’s expansion strategy in Seattle and the broader region, creating financing pathways for local developers and investors.
Andrew Hull
Andrew Hull (https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-hull-18506a122/), Senior Vice President at Lee & Associates Commercial Real Estate Services, has established himself as a rising force in the Kent Valley and broader I-5 corridor industrial market. Since joining Lee & Associates in 2018, Hull has focused on delivering strategic leasing and sales solutions for both tenants and landlords in one of the most dynamic industrial markets in the country.
His transactional track record includes over 350 million dollars in sales and leasing volume, representing logistics occupiers, national REITs, and privately held owner-users. Highlights include leasing the 293,000 square foot SeaPORT Logistics Center in Sumner, representing Kenan Advantage Group on multiple Industrial Outside Storage yard leases throughout the Puget Sound, and executing high-value sales for developers like SmartCap and institutional clients like Berkley Partners and Carlyle Group.
Most recently, Hull completed a 95,705 square foot lease in SeaTac, representing Flying Food Group in securing their brand-new airline catering facility adjacent to SeaTac Airport. In 2024, he was honored as the number one broker in the Lee & Associates Pacific Northwest offices (Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma), a recognition he attributes to persistence, responsiveness, and putting the client first.
Beyond deals, Hull is committed to developing the next generation of industry leadership. He has transitioned from student to teacher through Lee University, an in-office training program for junior brokers at Lee & Associates, covering topics from underwriting fundamentals and cold-calling strategies to warehouse construction and site planning. He’s also an active member of the firm’s investment committee, where a select group of brokers collaborates on syndication opportunities.
Daniel Lim
Daniel Lim (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-lim-4719b450/), Senior Vice President at Lee & Associates, exemplifies what it means to be a Brokerage Star in the Pacific Northwest’s commercial real estate arena. His blend of strategic transaction execution, market leadership, client-first ethos, thought leadership, and industry recognition sets a high bar for excellence. Whether navigating complex multifamily deals, guiding teams through volatile markets like the pandemic, or producing authoritative market insights, Lim brings vision, integrity, and impact in equal measure.
Lim was recognized in 2023 by Connect CRE as a Next Generation Award Winner, formal acknowledgment of his rising influence in the Pacific Northwest market. His work spans the multifamily sector, where he has demonstrated exceptional ability to close significant transactions while maintaining strong client relationships and market expertise.
Matt McLennan
Matt McLennan (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattmclennan/), Executive Vice President and Shareholder at Kidder Mathews, is redefining what it means to be a commercial real estate broker in the Pacific Northwest. As one of the youngest brokers to hold leadership positions within the firm, Matt blends strategic vision with relentless execution to deliver results for clients, peers, and the broader CRE industry.
Specializing in industrial real estate across the Puget Sound region, Matt has become a trusted advisor for institutional investors, regional landlords, and growing businesses. To date, he has completed over 288 transactions, totaling 512 million dollars in consideration, across more than 8.2 million square feet of buildings and nearly one million square feet of land, representing over 210 acres transacted.
Notable recent transactions include the 41 million dollar sale of Seattle Goodwill’s Tacoma campus, the 41 million dollar disposition of a 184,000 square foot Bonney Lake industrial facility, and the 11.25 million dollar sale of a Boeing-converted office property in Kent. His ability to consistently close deals of this magnitude across changing market cycles reflects not just deep expertise but deep trust from his clients.
Matt chairs the Kidder Mathews Advisory Committee, where he leads firmwide initiatives focused on innovation, technology adoption, and process improvement. He also serves on the firm’s Executive Board of Directors, helping to shape company-wide strategy and culture. Beyond his firm, Matt is an active member of the Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County, the Washington State CCIM Chapter, and the Washington State SIOR Chapter.
He stands out as a content creator and thought leader. With over 13,000 LinkedIn followers, Matt produces widely read industry updates including the TILT REPORT newsletter and his Development Pipeline report—tools used by owners, investors, tenants, and fellow brokers to stay ahead of the market.
Talor Okada
Talor Okada (https://www.linkedin.com/in/talor-okada-88595a85/), Executive Vice President at Colliers in Puget Sound, is a top-performing brokerage leader specializing in industrial and office real estate across Snohomish and King Counties. He advises institutional owners, developers, and high-growth companies on asset strategy, market positioning, acquisitions, dispositions, and complex lease negotiations.
Okada embodies everything the PNW Rising Stars Awards represent: resilience, drive, and the ability to lead from the front. Launching his brokerage career at 21 and entering the field at an age when most peers were still in university, Talor found himself advising clients with decades more experience. Rather than being deterred, he relied on work ethic, responsiveness, and relentless preparation to close more than 25 deals in his first year.
Okada began at NAI Puget Sound Properties, where he spent seven years completing hundreds of transactions totaling more than 300 million dollars in value. Before entering the industry, he held several hands-on jobs, including delivering packages for UPS, working in restaurants, and selling paint door-to-door. His dedication allowed him to rapidly acquire the technical knowledge, client service expertise, and market fluency required to succeed.
Today, at age 30, Okada leads a high-performing team of associate brokers, guiding professionals through complex client work and market strategy. His team currently manages over 40 listings and averages more than 55 transactions annually, totaling approximately 100 million dollars in annual transaction volume. Within Colliers, he leads new hire onboarding, contributes to internal training sessions, and helps set expectations around performance and professionalism.
Joe Scalzo
Joe Scalzo (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-scalzo-53a4222b/), Principal and broker at Neil Walter Group, has transacted nearly 100 million dollars of leasing, sales, and acquisitions for his firm. He was a Costar Power Broker in 2024 and is the Top Producer agent in 2025, demonstrating consistent high performance in the competitive Pacific Northwest market.
Notable transactions include properties sold for BKM Capital Partners (22 million dollars), PCS Properties, and King Sheet Metals. His lease transactions showcase his ability to handle significant industrial deals, including Home Depot (194,000 square feet), Blue Linx (160,215 square feet), and Saia Motor Freight (309,711 square foot site). He accommodates all parties to ensure all goals are met, reflecting his commitment to client service and transaction excellence.
As a principal in his firm, Scalzo combines ownership perspective with hands-on brokerage execution, providing clients with strategic insights backed by practical market knowledge and proven deal-closing capability across the Pacific Northwest industrial sector.
