Jake McKinstry

Managing Partner

Jake McKinstry

Jake has a broad depth of real estate advisory and development experience across multiple sectors, ranging from complex mixed-use multifamily and student housing projects to education, healthcare, and historic renovation facilities. During Jake’s tenure, Spectrum has successfully developed and managed over $2.5 billion in real estate throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Jake currently serves on the national Urban Land Institute’s Transit Oriented Development Council (TODC) and is a past member of the City of Seattle Planning Commission. In 2015, Jake was selected by the Puget Sound Business Journal as one of the 40 under 40 honorees, spotlighting the top business leaders under the age of 40 who excel in their industry and demonstrate dynamic leadership.

Education

  • Lakeside School | Seattle
  • Bachelor of Arts in English | Boston College
  • Master of Science in Urban Planning | Columbia University

Accreditations

  • LEED Accredited Professional

Honors and Involvements

  • “40 Under 40” Puget Sound Business Journal
  • Pacific Real Estate Institute (PREI) Member
  • Seattle Planning Commission
  • Urban Land Institute’s National Transit Oriented Development Council (TODC)
  • King County Affordable Housing Bonds & Strategy Advisory Group
  • Seattle Housing Levy Technical Advisory Committee
  • French American School of Puget Sound – Former Trustee

Experience

  • Ironside | Spokane, WA
  • Orenda at Othello Square | Seattle, WA
  • French American School of Puget Sound | Seattle, WA
  • Anthem | Seattle, WA
  • Decibel | Seattle, WA
  • Reverb | Seattle, WA
  • Ballard Food Bank | Seattle, WA
  • St. Mark’s Cathedral | Seattle, WA
  • Seattle Children’s Hospital | Multiple Locations & Projects
  • Northwest Kidney Centers | Multiple Locations & Projects
  • King County Children & Family Justice Center | Seattle, WA
  • The Douglas* | Seattle, WA
  • Greenfire Campus* | Seattle, WA
  • Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI)* | Seattle, WA

*Projects completed prior to joining Spectrum Development