Meet our team

At Apex, we invest in helping people and our community. Reach out and let us show you what we can do!

Nathan Sasaki
Executive Director
Nathan Sasaki
Executive Director

As the founder of Apex, Nathan has built a well-deserved reputation throughout Portland; hard working, judicious, and deeply ethical. Nathan’s values influence and epitomize the core principles of Apex, and he continues to impress his clients and benefit the city as a whole.

Matt Cole
Managing Director
Matt Cole
Managing Director

Matt uses his extensive real estate knowledge to track trends, optimally anticipate fluctuations and penetrate target markets. This allows him to create profitable action plans for his clients to successfully navigate complex market fluctuations and warrant fiscal stability.

Rennie Dunn
Director
Rennie Dunn
Director

The longevity of Rennie’s client relationships can be attributed to his analytical skills, customer service mindset, and consistent, reliable guidance. He incorporates client feedback into a comprehensive understanding of the market built on years of experience to achieve ideal results.

Lindsay Murphy
Director
Lindsay Murphy
Director

Lindsay has built an outstanding reputation over years of exceptional customer service. By staying responsive to both wide-ranging client needs and an ever-evolving market, she stays ahead of the curve to exceed expectations.

Jeff Sholian
Director
Jeff Sholian
Director

Deep industry experience, in-depth market knowledge, and an extensive client network give Jeff the advantage over competition. His long-lasting client relationships are a testament to his ability to meet and surpass expectations.

Sujata Patel
Transaction Director
Sujata Patel
Transaction Director

Sujata’s goal is for each of her client’s transactions to be as seamless as possible. To this end, she needs to stay two steps ahead of any issues or deadlines. By predicting any pitfalls in advance, she can avoid them, or reserve time to solve them.

Irfan Tahir
Director
Irfan Tahir
Director

Irfan brings a wide range of skill sets and almost 20 years of experience to assist his clients with their real estate needs. He specializes in acquisition and disposition, and has a robust understanding of zoning laws and requirements.

Tom Shimota
Director
Tom Shimota
Director

Tom has developed long-term relationships with many of the region’s most prestigious companies through creative problem solving and attention to detail. He is a consummate negotiator – committed to going to bat for his clients to achieve the best possible terms.

Miles von Bergen
Director
Miles von Bergen
Director

Miles has over a decade of experience in the commercial real estate business and his industry knowledge is priceless to the success of our team.

Emy Lewis
Marketing Director
Emy Lewis
Marketing Director

Joining Apex in 2009, Emy has been instrumental in nearly every facet of the company. Emy’s positivity and humor influence the climate of Apex, as well as her artistry, organization, and commitment. Emy plays a crucial role in Apex’s growth and distinguished reputation.

Brendan Smith
Associate Director
Brendan Smith
Associate Director

Brendan prioritizes his clients and their overall business success. Focusing on leasing, acquisition, and disposition in the city core, his goal is to provide in-depth, strategic consulting to generate economically viable solutions to meet his clients’ real estate needs.

Karina Makheddinov
Staff Accountant
Karina Makheddinov
Staff Accountant

Graduating from Portland State with a degree in Accounting and Finance, Karina is well-versed in the nuances of commercial real estate finance. Karina brings a breadth of accounting experience to the table, as well as an approachable nature.

Bruce Garlinghouse
Broker
Bruce Garlinghouse
Broker

Bruce has been tapped to track the office leasing market in the Portland area.

Leslie Ellis
Research Manager
Leslie Ellis
Research Manager

As the Research Manager, Leslie understands the importance of staying informed and progressive in today’s real estate market. Starting in the industry as a broker, Leslie has extensive experience in client services. Her goal at Apex is to ensure accuracy and accessibility for both colleagues and clients.

Wes Mallard
Broker
Wes Mallard
Broker

Taking a strategic advisory approach, he helps clients locate spaces that fit current and future business needs. Wes recognizes the importance of analyzing client needs to support the mission for long-term success and will guide them through each step of their real estate experience.

Max Schlesinger
Broker
Max Schlesinger
Broker

 

 

Jordan Fezler
Broker
Jordan Fezler
Broker
Brianna Hill
DEI Specialist
Brianna Hill
DEI Specialist

As the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Specialist, Brianna will support the team in making sure we are maintaining a shared prosperity mind set, insuring we achieve the highest level of success. She aims to help develop and implement diverse initiatives and strategy to maintain a diverse workplace

Carson Fletcher
Financial Analyst
Carson Fletcher
Financial Analyst
Carson’s methodical approach to analyzing commercial assets ensures each scenario is carefully considered. Utilizing the knowledge from his studies allows him to quickly assess the viability of an investment or disposition for his clients.
Grace Misclevitz
Executive Assistant
Grace Misclevitz
Executive Assistant
Nathan Oakley
Broker
Nathan Oakley
Broker

Since joining the Apex team in 2021, Nathan has been learning the ins and outs of the real estate industry. A recent graduate of Lewis & Clark College, Nathan’s goal is to ensure transactions run smoothly from first contact to closing. 

Murin Watt
Brokerage Services
Murin Watt
Brokerage Services

With over a decade of real estate experience, Murin is able to effectively maintain excellent client relationships. As co-founder of Apex, Murin has been integral in the company’s growth and continued success.

Cagney McClung
Residential Broker
Cagney McClung
Residential Broker

Cagney’s approach to real estate is holistic and community-based. Specializing in single family homes and condominiums throughout the Portland Metro area, she recognizes that good business is about more than just profits – it’s about people.

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