CREDA's Crystal Ball: Developer Forecast [September Breakfast]

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CREDA's Crystal Ball: Developer Forecast [September Breakfast]

Thursday, September 17, 2026, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM PDT

Category: Breakfast Meetings

Join executives from Walker & Dunlop, Holland Partner Group, Hudson Pacific Properties, and Ryan Companies US, Inc. (CREDA Global 2026 Developer of the Year) for a look ahead at a volatile yet opportune development landscape that continues to be impacted by both macroeconomic and public policy headwinds.

Will 2027 reverse recent trends for development?
As capital continues to have a skeptical eye toward the Pacific Northwest, how are developers and owners attracting investment in the region across asset classes?
What strategies and tactics will be most common in the coming years for portfolio management as office vacancies continue to remain high in the downtown CBD?

CREDAWA's Breakfast Meetings convene industry thought leaders and subject matter experts for engaging, unbiased educational panels and networking. With more than 1,400 annual attendees, we offer timely industry information and networking opportunities featuring the region’s most influential developers, service providers and community leaders. Topics range from financing and leasing to technology, to government and regulatory policy.

Panelists include:

Mark Washington, Managing Director, Walker & Dunlop [Moderator]

Mark Washington is a managing director of Capital Markets | Multifamily Investment Sales at Walker & Dunlop and is based in Seattle, Washington. In this role, Washington leads multifamily investment sales across the Pacific Northwest, advising institutional and private clients on property dispositions, joint ventures, recapitalizations, and strategic capital markets transactions. Prior to joining Walker & Dunlop, Washington served as an executive vice president with CBRE’s capital markets team in the Pacific Northwest. Earlier in his career, he held roles at Eastdil Secured, JLL, and Nuveen Real Estate, advising clients on complex asset transactions and portfolio strategies.

Washington earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Morehouse College and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation. He is active in the Urban Land Institute and CREDA Washington State (formerly NAIOP) and serves on nonprofit boards focused on community development and arts initiatives in the Pacific Northwest.

Raymond Connell, Managing Director, Holland Partner Group

Raymond (Ray) Connell currently serves as the Managing Director for the Holland Partner Group’s (HPG) Puget Sound division with overall responsibility for the full spectrum of multifamily development beginning at land acquisition, continuing through building occupancy, and concluding at asset disposition. HPG actively develops, redevelops, constructs, acquires, and manages multifamily communities with institutional partners in the most sought-after investment markets in the Western United States.

Ray’s career path began in finance as a Credit Analyst with Bank of America in New York and progressed to being a Vice President at BlackRock. At BlackRock, Ray was part of the Alternatives Group, investing over $1.4bn of Private Equity funds into industrial, office, retail and multifamily assets and developments.

Mr. Connell holds a BA in Business Administration from the Morehouse College and an MBA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s School of Business. Ray sits on the Board of CREDA Washington State (formerly NAIOP) and is an active member of several real estate industry and social organizations.

Christa Chambers, EVP Portfolio and Asset Management, Ryan Companies US, Inc.
As Executive Vice President of Portfolio and Asset Management, Christa oversees all aspects of asset- and portfolio-level performance across a diversified national real estate platform for Ryan Companies. With more than 30 years of experience, she is recognized for her ability to effectively lead teams to connect asset-level execution to portfolio-wide performance, ensuring Ryan’s clients and partners achieve optimal investment outcomes.

Christa leads integrated teams that actively embrace robust practices with disciplined risk management, best-in-class investor reporting and reliable portfolio management to support informed, strategic decision making. Her leadership ensures Ryan delivers disciplined execution, clear reporting and trusted guidance, making her a vital partner in advancing client portfolios and long-term investment goals.

Tony Toppenberg, Vice President, PNW Development, Hudson Pacific Properties
Tony Toppenberg is the Vice President PNW Development and Construction with Hudson Pacific Properties. Tony brings over 20 years of experience in engineering, construction, and development to his current role with Hudson Pacific. Tony currently leads all development activities for Hudson’s Seattle and Vancouver BC assets.

Prior to joining Hudson Pacific, Tony worked with Intel Corporation, and most recently spent 16 years with Turner Construction. Tony’s work has undoubtedly changed the skyline of Seattle and the region, and he continues to be very active in shaping the future of the built environment here. In addition, Tony is an active member of CREDAWA, volunteering for many leadership and support roles, including serving as past president for the chapter and currently representing the Washington chapter at the national level as a CREDA Global Board Director.

Event Details:

Thursday, September 17 | 8 a.m. Networking; 9 - 10 a.m. Breakfast Program
Attendees are encouraged to arrive no later than 8:30 a.m. After that time, your seat may be released to the waitlist.
Hyatt at Olive 8 | 1635 8th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
$105 Members | $55 Student Members | $135 Non-Members (+Sales Tax). Click here to learn more about membership.
Event details and topic are subject to change.