OUR TEAM
Preston Walls: Founder & CEO
In his executive career, Preston has held leadership positions at Walls Property Group (Founder/CEO, >7 years) and Walls Property Management (Founder/CEO > 7 years). He is currently managing a portfolio of 75 buildings, valued over $300 MM. Preston directed a ground-up, 42-unit Built Green Class A-Mixed Use project, including planning, permitting, tenant relocation, demolition, construction, leasing, and financing. He is currently building a 61 unit mid-rise multi-family project, in permit for a 59 unit site and renovating several existing value-add properties in Seattle.
Preston has managed syndication projects requiring additional equity capital, raising capital, negotiating terms and partnership agreements, partitioning risk, and managing equity and debt offerings to investors. He has also served as the project manager for dozens of building renovations.
Preston obtained a B.A. with a double major in Economics and English from Colgate University. He has served on boards and advisory councils, including Discovery Montessori and Lakeside School. Preston is also a contributing member of the Forbes Real Estate Council and Puget Sound Business Journal Leadership Trust.
In his free time, Preston can be found fishing, boating, wakesurfing, skiing, and spending time with his two children. Preston also enjoys volunteering with his favorite charity, The Goodtimes Project – whose vision is to create caring spaces for families who have been affected by childhood cancer.
Shad Bernhoft: Real Estate Development Manager
Shad joined WPM in October of 2014. With a background in Corporate Real Estate Planning and Construction Management, Shad has been a huge asset to our Construction Team. Shad is a diligent planner who is conscientious of the unique requirements involved in developing real estate through construction and tenant improvement projects. Born and raised in Northern Wisconsin, Shad enjoys spending time outdoors and relaxing with family and friends.
Heather Tabler: Director of Business Development
Heather’s journey with Walls Property Management began in November of 2011. She obtained her broker’s license in 2012 and has helped develop both Walls Property Management and Walls Property Group through her Operations and Business Development roles.
Heather’s current role as the Director of Business Development is focused on developing lasting partnerships with property owners and real estate investors. Heather takes pride in aligning expectations between Walls Property Group and its clients, while providing the best 3rd party property management experience possible.
Heather’s personal experience as an owner of multifamily properties in Seattle keeps her busy, but offers first-hand knowledge of the Seattle real estate market. This allows her to identify great investment opportunities, and understand the ongoing needs of landlords. Born and raised in Maryland, Heather enjoys traveling with her husband and two young children, and golfing.