Passionate Professionals

Sound West Group was founded by locals to the Puget Sound region. We believe that development needs to reflect the character and culture of the people who call this place home and appreciate the rich history that makes this region unique.

Developing Community with Vision and Integrity’ is more than just a business tagline. It is the driving force at the heart of SWG’s activities in the Puget Sound region.

Wes Larson

Chief Executive Officer, Principal

Chief Executive Officer, Principal

Wes Larson

Biography

  • Principal and founder of Sound West Group
  • Attorney at law with over 25 years of experience in International banking, real estate acquisition, investment and development in Seattle, New York City, Tokyo and Vienna
  • Bank Austria, New York and Vienna: managed a $1B credit portfolio as European Desk Manager, in charge of lending to subsidiaries of European companies in the United States
  • Fourth generation Bremertonian
  • Dual U.S. and Canadian Citizen
  • Adjunct professor, Environment and Land Use Law, Seattle University School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
  • Board memberships include YMCA, AmeriTrust, Kitsap Economic Development Alliance, Central Kitsap High School Alumni Association, Past Vice President of the Great Peninsula Conservancy
  • Fluent in German, conversational Japanese, musician, avid skier, Blackbelt Karate

Neven Vidas

SVP Business Development, Principal

SVP Business Development, Principal

Neven Vidas

Biography

  • Principal of Sound West Group and VP Business Development since 2010
  • Graduate from New York University, Stern Business School
  • International and investment banking expert
  • Started Trading Company in 1994, Madison International Group, Inc.
  • Sources and promotes capital and investment opportunities for SWG
  • Partnership relationships from Southern California to the Far East and Europe
  • Operates Laguna Beach, CA, satellite office
  • Fluent in Croatian and German languages
  • Avid golfer, accomplished musician and fine wine collector

Mike Brown

SVP Property Management, Construction, Principal

SVP Property Management, Construction, Principal

Mike Brown

Biography

  • Principal of Sound West Group and President of FPH Construction
  • Over 40+ years of experience in real estate development
  • FPH Construction has constructed or developed hundreds of buildings throughout Kitsap County in addition to numerous tenant improvement projects in the past 38 years
  • Served as past President of the Kitsap Homebuilders Association and State and National Director for the group
  • An expert in land use, private and public consulting work on single family, multifamily and commercial office and retail for land use and entitlement
  • Consultant to Kitsap County Consolidated Housing Authority on disposition
  • 2008 recipient of the Thunderbird Award for Business, Bremerton Chamber of Commerce
  • AmeriTrust CDC Board Member
  • Accomplished chef, hunter, fisherman and carpenter

Jack Paauw

SVP Design, Development, Construction, Principal, AIA

SVP Design, Development, Construction, Principal, AIA

Jack Paauw

Biography

  • SVP Design, Development, Construction with a focus on multifamily at SWG
  • Over 40+ years of experience in multifamily, real estate development
  • Held leadership roles in the construction and development of over 4,000 units in market rate apartments, resort condominiums, senior housing, Western states and Hawaii
  • Past titles include Managing Director for Trinsic Residential NW, Partner at Alliance Residential, Seattle and Portland, VP Development for Wyndham Worldwide, Partner at SECO Development
  • Registered Architect in the State of Washington
  • Certificate of Project Management
  • Recent Projects:
    • Ellie Passivhaus, Seattle, 66 units, 2021
    • BLIS, Bainbridge Island, 114 units, 2019
    • Aura Burnside, Portland, 163 units, 2017
    • Aura West Seattle, 160 units, 2016
    • Broadstone KOI, Seattle, 166 units, 2012
    • Broadstone ENSO, Portland, 155 units, 2011
  •  Accomplished skiier, pilot and captain

Nathan Ferguson

VP of Finance, Asset Management, Principal

VP of Finance, Asset Management, Principal

Nathan Ferguson

Biography

  • Controller and asset manager at Sound West Group
  • Oversees accounting for development and investor entities
  • Asset manager for projects valued at $250MM+
  • Investor relations manager, Juniper Square platform
  • Manages over 200 investors and 60+ tax returns
  • Property accounting managing at American Life for 4 years, managed a mix of commercial and hospitality assets
  • Senior accountant at CBRE for almost 8 years, managed accounting portfolio for Amazon owned entities on South Lake Union and German investment fund
  • Missouri Western State University, graduated Magna Cum Laude with B.S.B.A in Accounting and Finance
  • Missouri Western State University baseball team from 2000-2001
  • Father of five, baseball player, boater and sports fan

Marianne Weber

VP Development, Property Management, Principal, CAM

VP Development, Property Management, Principal, CAM

Marianne Weber

Biography

  • Development Manager, VP Development, Property Management
  • Responsible for acquisitions, feasibility, due diligence, design, entitlements and delivery of all projects
  • Passionate about pursuing sustainable and responsible building through design and construction best practices
  • Former Property Manager at Pinnacle Property Management
  • Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, Masters of Education in Leadership, Colorado State University
  • Commercial Real Estate Professional Certificate, University of Washington
  • Certified Property Manager
  • Bremerton High School AVID Mentor, KBA Board Member, Builders and Developers Committee, DBA Board Member
  • Avid hiker, nature lover, kayaker, travel enthusiast, crafter, mom of two

Drew Worden

Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Drew Worden

Biography

  • Handles all accounting functions for development and investment entities
  • Generates lender draw requests for development projects
  • Assists asset management with investor distributions
  • Collaborates with Property Accounting Controller on annual budgets and CAM reconciliations
  • Gonzaga University, graduated Magna Cum Laude with BBA in Accounting and Finance
  • Gonzaga University baseball team in 2018
  • Avid weightlifter, golfer, hiker, and pickleball player

Victoria Luke

Marketing Director, Development Associate

Marketing Director, Development Associate

Victoria Luke

Biography

  • Over 25 years’ experience in multi-family development contributing to over 70 acres of urban mixed-use projects and 2,000 units delivered
  • Responsible for all marketing and creative design for SWG and property projects
  • Focused on creating vibrant sustainable communities that enhance our cities and environments
  • Prior experience at Pinnacle Property Management as Property Manager and Lease Up Specialist
  • Prior experience at Alliance Residential as Development Assistant, Seattle and Portland
  • Prior experience at SECO Development as Marketing Director and Development Assistant
  • Bachelor or Arts in Psychology and Fine Arts, York University, Canada
  • Member and volunteer at Real Estate Association of Puget Sound and Washington Landlord Association
  • Traveler, boater, beach, forest, mountain lover and dog mom

Tom Davis

Property Operations Manager

Property Operations Manager

Tom Davis

Biography

  • Over-sees Operations of Multifamily Assets for Sound West Group
  • Former Regional Manager for Crossbeam Investments
  • Over 25 years of experience in the Multifamily Industry
  • Lifelong resident of Kitsap County
  • Dual US and Spanish Nationality
  • Enjoys collecting vinyl records and spending time with family in Spain

Lisa Maxwell

Administrative Operations, HR Manager

Administrative Operations, HR Manager

Lisa Maxwell

Biography

  • Over 20+ years’ experience in administrative operations and client services
  • Former small business owner
  • Human resources business partner
  • A student of human nature, believer in limitless potential
  • Active Chamber and community member
  • Community volunteer, photographer, swimmer, mountain hiker and knitter

Best Watanapalin

Digital Marketing & Development Associate

Digital Marketing & Development Associate

Best Watanapalin

Biography

  • Creates digital media, creative design and content for SWG and property projects
  • Handles social media marketing, website design, website development and maintenance
  • Assists with project development from start to finish
  • University of Washington, graduated 2023 Magna Cum Laude with Bachelors of Science in Informatics
  • Member of Alpha Theta Delta, the world’s first professional design fraternity
  • Born and raised in Thailand
  • Enjoys flying, traveling, and exploring new advancements in technology

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