WHO WE ARE

Joe Blattner  Founder | President

Joseph has been investing in and developing commercial and multi-family real estate for over two decades. His development resume includes more than 20 million square feet of industrial, multifamily, retail, and office projects. His creativity, experience and determination have been critical to many successful and diverse projects over the past 20 years throughout the Puget Sound.

Drew Zaborowski  Development Manager

Drew joined Avenue 55 in 2013 where he oversees and manages new and existing industrial and office projects. Drew has been responsible for various aspects of development including design, construction, leasing and property management. He works closely with architects, construction managers and local municipalities to ensure all projects meet Avenue 55’s standards. 

Nick Yawman  Development Associate

Nick joined Avenue 55 in 2020 as a Development Associate where he handles industrial and mixed-use projects. Prior to joining Avenue 55, Nick spent two years working for a CMBS underwriting and due diligence firm.

Sam Blattner   Investment Manager

Sam joined Avenue 55 in 2021 where he handles the procurement and management of Debt and Equity partnerships, as well as lifecycle underwriting responsibilities for new and existing projects. Prior to joining Avenue 55, Sam spent four years as an Associate on the Real Estate Investment & Development Team at Columbia Pacific Advisors, a Seattle based alternative asset manager with over $2 billion in AUM, where he assisted in both Acquisitions and Asset Management. Sam graduated with a B.A. in Finance from Santa Clara University.

Spencer Holcomb  Development Associate

Spencer joined Avenue 55 in 2018 as a Development Associate where he handles industrial and mixed-use projects. Prior to joining Avenue 55 full-time, Spencer worked as an intern for the Avenue 55 development team.