Pacific Northwest Market
The Pacific Northwest Market region is based in Portland and includes Oregon, Washington, and California. We are building on Gorman’s 40+ year legacy of providing mixed income housing and revitalizing neighborhoods. We see opportunities to bring resources to projects with community impact that provide homes, increase economic opportunities, preserve the environment, and enhance quality of life.
We leverage our integrated platform to create innovative and sustainable partnerships to finance, design, and build great communities. Gorman’s national portfolio includes nearly 15,000 units of urban infill, mixed use, transit-oriented development, historic renovation, rural, and costal developments. We work with public and private debt and equity investors, tax credits, grants, and other incentives to finance our communities. We have a long track record of partnering with non-profit organizations, cities, major employers, and other institutions to meet unmet housing needs and implement public policy objectives.
Fernwood Village in Lincoln City, OR
Fernwood Village
Total Development Cost: $44,908,988
Fernwood Village is a new construction development of 84-units of affordable rental homes in Lincoln City, OR. Fernwood Village will feature seven three-story apartment buildings, a community building featuring a community room, kitchen, laundry room, as well as leasing and resident services office.
The unit mix includes: 30 one-bedroom, 24 two-bedroom; and 30 three-bedroom units. Rents will be affordable to households at 0-60% Average Median Income (AMI).
Kevin Kellogg
Pacific Northwest Market President
Meet Kevin
Kevin Kellogg serves as the Market President for the Pacific Northwest, working primarily Oregon and Washington state. Kevin is focused on community revitalization through the creation of high-quality, mixed-income housing and redevelopment. He has been involved in design and development of over 5,000 units of affordable and market rate housing. He has extensive experience in finance and development, architecture and urban design, construction management, and public-private partnerships.
Prior to joining Gorman, Kevin was Director of Real Estate at Hacienda CDC in Portland, and held posts at the City of Santa Fe, New Mexico and the Housing Authority of Maricopa County, Arizona.
Kevin served in several positions at the College of Design at Arizona State University, including teaching design studio and leading funded, public-private research projects focused on sustainability, transportation, and housing policy. He holds a Master of Architecture in Urban Design from Harvard University and a Bachelor of Architecture from Arizona State University.
Duane Buscher
Senior Financial Analyst
Duane, Senior Financial Analyst, focuses on underwriting LIHTC projects. He works with Market Presidents & Construction Accounting at all stages of development to evaluate feasibility and conduct proforma analysis.
He previously worked as an Underwriter for the Missouri Housing Development Commission. He holds a BA in Psychology and a master’s in Urban Planning from the University of Kansas.
Grace Dempsey
Financial Analyst
Grace Dempsey joins Gorman & Company as a Financial Analyst supporting both the Pacific Northwest and Public Housing teams. She brings a strong foundation in design and development, holding a BS in Architecture from the University of Michigan and an MS in Real Estate from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Grace combines analytical insight with creative problem-solving to support impactful, community-driven housing projects across diverse markets.
Eric Jacobson
Director of Real Estate Development
Eric is a results-driven real estate and project management professional with a passion for creating affordable, sustainable, and walkable communities. He has contributed to the development of over 600 units of affordable housing and brings strong leadership to complex projects ranging from $200K to $80M. Known for his collaborative approach, Eric excels at bringing teams and stakeholders together to turn bold ideas into lasting impact.
Rachel Snethen
VP of Development Operations
Rachel oversees development & marketing along with the EB-5 Regional Center. She provides training, mentorship, quality assurance, and best practice implementation. She manages efforts between funding partners through closing, construction, and stabilization.
Rachel has an MBA & B.S. in Management & Business from Franklin University and Associate Degree in Real Estate from Madison College.
Nakia Willis Jr.
Development Coordinator
Nakia Willis Jr is the Development Coordinator supporting the Arizona and Pacific Northwest markets. He joined Gorman in 2025 following experience working with non-profit community organizations and local Housing Authorities, and plays a key role in coordinating due diligence, documentation, and logistics for financial closings and tax credit applications.
He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and continues to grow professionally through industry training and collaborative development efforts.
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