Demian Heald was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. He is the son of a carpenter-turned-architect and a 5th generation Portlander who developed a great passion for the city, its needs, and real estate early on. Inspired by his native roots and civic pride, he built Ten Bridges Real Estate…
Mike Edwards was born and raised in northern Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He paid for his own college education, majoring in marketing and ultimately graduating with a bachelor’s degree in business from Drexel University in 1983. From there, he went straight into retail, having been recruited by May Department Stores into their…
With two decades of experience in the Hollywood film industry, she’s worked with brands like MGM, Paramount, Disney, Real Housewives, and Subaru. Emmy brings big-screen storytelling strategies to help artists and visionaries to elevate their online presence and create a bigger impact using the power of video. At the heart…
Matthew Baron is the President and CEO of Wholesale Nuts And Dried Fruit. An online business selling nuts, dried fruit, and seeds. Trained as a Specialist in SEO and eCommerce with decades of successful experience. A study of modern marketing technology and increasing visibility for small businesses. Baron regularly develops…
After years of working in various occupations – including customer service, landscaping, and sales – Victor Grigorenko has finally found a job that feels like a perfect fit. As an HVAC apprentice for Precision Air in Portland, Oregon, he has embraced working with his crew and learning all manner of…
Like any doctor, Glenn Keiper Jr. has been through an intense amount of education and training. But unlike a good many doctors, he’s been able to help revolutionize procedures in neurosurgery that have made him one of the top surgeons in his field, and he’s built his own practice and…
Ryan deeply cares about creating a world that is more nurturing and connected. His passion for mental health first started as client grieving the sudden loss of his mom, but grew as he saw what therapy made possible for friends and family. Ryan has his mom’s determined spirit to fix…
Gaia Giladi is the co-founder and chief creative of HILOS, a Portland-based start-up focused on making zero waste, additive footwear. When she’s not designing shoes, Gaia loves to go on outdoor adventures, eat amazing food, and run along the bridges of Portland. Where did the idea for HILOS come from?…
James Carter is the brains behind Luna Acupuncture Wellness. Through this facility, he offers a wide array of alternative and holistic medicine treatments that aim to stimulate the body in healing itself. The facility has been a huge success largely to James’s strong communication skills and his deep knowledge of…
Douglas Greenberg serves as a fiduciary, working exclusively with business owners providing independent, unbiased guidance. PNWA has created a private company sales process that incorporates valuation, tax planning and modeling of a transaction. Based on an objective view of their needs and incorporating a deep understanding of the business owners’…