Trace Blethen is an experienced real estate professional with expertise in corporate real estate strategy. With over a decade of experience, Blethen has successfully executed various aspects of real estate strategy, including defining trade areas and selecting sites for retail, office and warehouse spaces. Having held positions at major corporations like Nordstrom, Amazon, Apple, and Starbucks Coffee Company, Blethen has developed an exceptional managerial approach and is considered an expert at growing profitability through strategic management of corporate real estate assets. Blethen holds a Bachelor's in Economics from Whitman College, a Juris Doctor degree in Real Estate, Land Use and Environmental Law from the University of Washington School of Law, and an MBA from Pepperdine University - The George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management. Some of Blethen's specialties include real estate site selection and market planning, lease and lease renewal negotiation, budget and portfolio management.