HOUSING PROVIDER WORKSHOPS! Statewide Tour
RHAWA has presented the beloved annual Spring Workshop and Tradeshow for many years, and for just as many of those years, we’ve heard requests from you, our members, to diversify our event locations and host our in-person events in more cities across our great state.Well, you’ve asked, and we’ve delivered! RHAWA presents the Housing Provider Workshops, three in-person events hosted in the North, South, and Eastern Washington.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Our one-day workshops are packed with high-value educational sessions led by industry experts, covering the most pressing topics that housing providers need to stay informed and successful.
• 2025 Legislative Update: Understand the latest state and local laws impacting rental housing, including key legislative wins, challenges, and compliance updates.
• Reducing Liability & Protecting Your Business: Learn strategies to minimize legal risks, navigate new regulations, and safeguard your investments with expert legal guidance.
• Maximizing Your Rental Investments: Gain insights into property acquisition, management, and tax strategies to help you grow your portfolio and maximize your ROI.
• Market Trends & Housing Industry Forecasts: Stay ahead of the curve with expert analysis on Washington’s rental market, economic shifts, and future opportunities.
• Exclusive Vendor Access: Engage with trusted vendors and service providers offering solutions to help you run your rental business more efficiently.
This one-day event is structured to provide actionable insights and practical takeaways, ensuring that every attendee leaves better equipped to manage their properties successfully.
SPECIAL gUEST
Join us from 3:00–4:00 PM for a special Happy Hour featuring City of Spokane Council Member Jonathan Bingle, who represents District 1. Council Member Bingle brings a strong background in small business, public service, and community development. This is a great opportunity to meet him, ask questions, and share your thoughts on housing and city issues. Don’t miss this chance to connect and mingle in a relaxed setting!
Learn more about Council Member Bingle here.
MEET OUR EXPERT SPEAKERS
Our lineup of industry-leading speakers includes experienced attorneys, seasoned housing providers, financial experts, and real estate professionals who will share valuable insights on legal updates, market trends, and best practices for rental housing success.
Austin Bowlin is a licensed CPA and Partner at Real Estate Transition Solutions (RETS), a national real estate investment advisory firm specializing in 1031 Exchange strategies and Delaware Statutory Trust investments. As Chief Exchange Strategist, Austin leads the firm’s team of licensed 1031 Exchange advisors and analysts. His work focuses on tax analysis, developing tax-deferral strategies, legal entity re-structuring, co-ownership arrangements, 1031 replacement property options, and Delaware Statutory Trust investments.
Bryan Gwynn is a 20+ year veteran in the real estate market specializing in property management of Residential Real Estate. He started helping investors with property management in 2009, bringing owners together with quality tenants through a thorough screening process. From prep, to marketing, to the placement of a renter in home, all of the owners needs are covered, including maintenance and evictions.
Candice Chevaillier has been selling commercial real estate investment property in the Seattle market for over 20 years. She joined Lee & Associates as a Principal to spearhead the growth of their Multifamily practice and has built a stellar team of investment brokers on her direct team. Her commercial investment real estate sales total over $362M, to include 1,678 units across 155 buildings. Her reputation in the marketplace is sterling for her work ethic, industry leadership, and ability to create win/wins for clients on both sides of the negotiating table.
Chester Baldwin is a lobbyist and attorney in private practice at Baldwin Legal Group, PLLC. He has built strong relationships with lawmakers in House and Senate Leadership and members of each caucus to facilitate the priorities of his clients. Chester’s business experience along with his degrees in Healthcare, Finance, Business Computer Information Systems, and Law make him uniquely positioned to do this. He routinely facilitates meetings with lawmakers, reviews and drafts legislation, and testifies before the Legislature.
Christopher T. Benis is Of Counsel to the law firm of FIRST AVENUE LAW GROUP, PLLC, with offices in Seattle, WA., where he advises his clients on practical and understandable solutions to their legal needs and concerns. He holds a B.A. in Political Science, a Master of Urban Planning and Juris Doctor from the University of Washington. He is a lifelong rental property owner and is a regular speaker and author on topics related to property management. He currently serves as Legal Counsel for RHAWA and is a past-President of the organization.
Christopher D. Cutting has over a decade of experience in landlord-tenant law, judgment enforcement, and appeals. He founded Cutting Law Office PC in 2017. Christopher currently serves as Board of Directors VP for RHAWA and is Co-Chairman of their Legislative Committee. He has provided expert testimony on landlord-tenant relations the State Legislature and multiple city councils. He is a licensed real estate clock hours instructor and frequently teaches legal seminars for state and local bar associations, trade groups, and private companies.
Cory Brewer is the VP of Residential Operations, and wears a number of hats regarding day-to-day brokerage activity. He is heavily involved in keeping multiple office locations working in concert with one another, and he brings a unique perspective to the firm with his background in real estate sales and brokerage management. One of his key roles is to oversee legal compliance (leases, management agreements, resident engagement, vendor relationships, etc.), and he is also a point of contact for Property Manager and Leasing Agent recruiting efforts.
Dana Frank grew up in her family’s Seattle-based real estate firm, Frank Enterprises, and became General Managing Partner 25 years ago. Now leading The TD Frank Family Properties, she has expanded its portfolio across Washington State and Arizona. Her properties have been featured as the Seattle Times Home of the Week, and she’s been recognized for helping low-income families access housing. Dana is also an author, philanthropist, and public speaker.
Daniel Klemme has served on RHAWA’s Membership Development & Government Affairs team since 2024. He is a seasoned advocate for property rights and a dynamic leader within the rental housing industry. With a focus on innovative solutions and effective communication, Daniel has established himself as a trusted figure in the field. Having dedicated his career to addressing homelessness and housing insecurity, Daniel is recognized as an expert in housing provider outreach and engagement strategies.
Enrique Jevons founded Jevons Property Management in 2008. As a former General Manager of a Marriott Hotel, he started the company with the goal to own and manage the best rental properties available for people living all across Washington State. Today, he owns over a hundred properties and his company manages over one thousand rental units across King County, Pierce County, Yakima County, Tri-Cities, and Ellensburg.
Eric M. Steven is the principal attorney at Steven Law Office in Spokane with a practice emphasis in the area of landlord-tenant relations and housing. He regularly handles cases brought or opposed by tenant advocacy groups and is acting counsel for numerous property owners, landlords, management companies, mobile home parks, subsidized housing providers, and the Spokane Housing Authority. He is active in legislative reform and frequently lectures to attorneys, property managers, law enforcement, and owners at continuing legal education programs.
Jeff Sand is an experienced State Farm Insurance agency owner with a strong focus on providing personalized coverage solutions for individuals and businesses. With over 20 years in the industry, he specializes in life, health, and property insurance, helping clients navigate their options to find the best policies for their needs. Known for his exceptional customer service and attention to detail, Jeff is dedicated to building long-term relationships with his clients.
John Mullally is one of twelve children of A.J. and Geraldine Mullally. John grew up in the family’s apartment and construction business, and is currently one of the Manager Members of the Mullally Group of Companies. Over the last 30 plus years John has been directly involved with operations, construction management and acquisitions. He served on the board, executive committee and past President of the Rental Housing Association of Washington. John is an avid golfer, loves to travel and to spend time with his three daughters and wife of 34 years.
Julie Martiniello is an Estate Planning Attorney and Managing Partner of Dimension Law Group. She has focused her practice on trusts & estates, real estate, and business transactions for the past 11 years. She pays particular consideration to property investors due to her personal experience and knowledge of the financial landscape of real estate. Julie is passionate about helping clients plan for the future and build a legacy through proper business formation, succession planning, and comprehensive estate planning.
Kathryn Shabalov is the Managing Broker at MacPherson’s Property Management. She has 20 years of experience managing all types of properties in King and Snohomish counties – from single homes to apartment buildings, mobile home parks and multifamily properties. She is a wealth of knowledge and experience and her clients rave about her commitment to each of their properties and concerns. Kathryn is a licensed real estate instructor and National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM), WA State Chapter President-Elect.
Matt Layson is a fourth-generation insurance agent, bringing a unique blend of heritage and modern engagement to the industry. Featured in the P&C Specialist by the London Financial Times and on the Insurance Guys podcast, his expertise is widely recognized. He shares his knowledge, creating educational content online with viral TikTok videos reaching millions, demystifying insurance for a broad audience.
Max Frame is a Vice President at Kidder Mathews, specializing in the sale of apartment buildings in Eastern Washington. While based in Seattle, Max was born and raised in Eastern Washington, allowing him to combine his local knowledge and expertise with Kidder Mathews’ national exposure and outreach. Since 2021, Max has sold 45 apartment buildings in Eastern Washington, making him the market leader in the region.
Max Glasson is Of Counsel at Williams Kastner, focused on real estate, business, estate planning and probate. His practice spans both the litigation and transactional sides of matters, leading with a pragmatic approach of avoiding pitfalls at the outset of a transaction and aggressively enforcing his client’s rights in litigation. In 2022 he was appointed as a Commissioner Pro Tem for the King County Superior Court. Max recently relocated from Seattle to Spokane, and now works with clients on both sides of Washington state.
Sean Flynn is a graduate of the University of Washington, holds an MBA with a concentration in Finance from Clark University and J.D. from Seattle University School of Law. He is the owner of Flynn & Associates, PLLC.
His firm focuses on representing clients in real estate and trust and estate litigation, planning, and transactions.
He also manages several of his own rental properties and serves as RHAWA Board President and Executive Director.
Steven Schneider is a member of Spokane’s legal community since 1987. Steven graduated from Gonzaga University School of Law and was licensed to practice in the State of Washington in 1993. Admitted to practice in the State of Idaho in 2003, he also received training as a mediator at Pepperdine University in 2009. He has practiced in state trial courts and courts of appeal, US Bankruptcy Court, US District Court and the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. He now brings his experience to clients through his solo practice, Steven Schneider, Attorney at Law, P.S.
Synthia Melton is a co-founder and Managing Partner of Dimension Law Group. Synthia’s practice focuses on Business Law and Commercial and Residential Real Estate, including Landlord-Tenant matters. Synthia works primarily with real estate investors and small business owners on matters involving complex transactional and litigation matters. She also serves as general counsel to various small to mid-size businesses throughout Washington State.
Tyler Vinson has over 22 years of experience in real estate investment acquisitions and private investment. He specializes in creative deal structure, real estate finance, and private equity, raising capital and completing hundreds of multi-million-dollar transactions. As the owner of Extant Investment, Tyler has consistently been able to innovate some of the best acquisitions and asset management strategies in the industry. He now uses his skill set to help create superior real estate deals leveraging tokenization and blockchain technology.
Our vendor sponsors will be delighted to see you and tell you all about their services between classes and during lunchtime. Parking is free, and lunch will be provided, so please come join us for the Housing Provider Workshops; we can’t wait to see you there!
Find the event closest to you and join us for a day filled with education, networking, and fun. Each event will follow the same basic format, but each will feature different speakers who will discuss the concerns of your region.
