Investor Spotlight with Ken and Julie Brogan of Commercial Property Services Inc.

Photos courtesy of Commercial Property Services Inc. The top and middle rows feature the Toscana project. The bottom row on left is an artist rendering of Stella Luxury Apartment Homes near Black Hills High School. The bottom middle and right are photos from Crossroads on Crosby in Tumwater.

We recently sat down with Ken and Julie Brogan of Commercial Property Services Inc. Enjoy our conversation below!

Thurston EDC: How long have you been in business?

Ken and Julie: 32 years

Thurston EDC: What is your product, and who is your customer?

Ken and Julie: We build housing and, most generally, Multifamily (MF) over the past decade. We are currently developing a few single-family developments that we will build out over the next couple of years; however, MF will be our focus. We retain all of our MF properties as long-term holds.

Thurston EDC: What inspired you – or the founders – to start your business?

Ken and Julie: Starting a business allows a person or group to use their vision and drive to create and accomplish dreams. Our inspiration came from seeing a severe shortfall of personalized MF properties in our area.

Thurston EDC: What has been your most significant success to date?

Ken and Julie: We have completed many projects over the past few decades, and they all have their own story, so we cannot honestly say that any of them are stand-alone successes because we’re proud of all of the projects in their own way.

Thurston EDC: What has been your biggest challenge to date?

Ken and Julie: Every project has its own challenges, but one that stands out is Views on 5th in downtown Olympia.

Thurston EDC: Describe your typical workday.

Ken and Julie: Our typical workday starts with email review and updating lists of things to do. A daily workout follows this, and then it’s off to project sites, our office or meetings—no routine after the morning workout in this business.

Thurston EDC: What is your best advice for an aspiring entrepreneur?

Ken and Julie: Follow your passion and dream big. Don’t focus on the money. The financial gains will follow the drive and dedication.

Thurston EDC: Do you have a business or personal mantra or inspirational quote you’d like to share?

Ken and Julie: Always do the right thing!!!!

Learn more about Commerical Property Services Inc. here: https://www.commercialpropertyserviceswa.com/