A DEDICATED TEAM
Meet the team
At Trailside we’re committed to long-lasting partnerships. We carefully select talented trade partners and dedicated professionals who work proudly as a cohesive team to deliver innovative and high-quality projects.
Collectively, our team has called the area “home” for hundreds of years. We are home building and real estate experts, customer service extraordinaires, development specialists, craftsmen, architects, landscape and interior designers. Perhaps most of all, we are outdoor enthusiasts and are passionate for all the Pacific Northwest has to offer.
marketing & Customer relations
Nathan Nicholson
Assistant Sales & Marketing Manager
Licensed Real Estate Broker
A Washington Native growing up in the small town of Snohomish, Nathan appreciates the uniqueness of local living. He is passionate about functional design combined with the roots of nature. With a knowledgeable background in Real Estate and years of visual marketing experience, he thrives on assisting those on their own unique PNW ownership. Prior to joining the team, Nathan was responsible for advising customers on market conditions and providing in-depth financial analysis for a local Multi-Family Investment Brokerage. This paved the way for his creative thinking and problem-solving skills while flawlessly driving Sales and Marketing initiatives to success. While not in the office, you can find Nathan playing golf, traveling, or with family and friends.
Kris Nichols
Real Estate Broker
Tabitha Parker
Real Estate Broker
Tabitha, a PNW native, channels her passion for construction and love for outdoor adventures into her booming real estate career. Joining the Hopper Group at RSIR in 2023, she’s driven by turning client dreams into reality in Cle Elum. With $13.5M in sales last year, her attention to detail and dedication shine, seamlessly merging expertise with a knack for personal connection. The joy derived from assisting individuals and families in navigating the journey of buying or selling a home is unparalleled for Tabitha. A lover of small towns, country music, and the perfect latte, she embodies the vibrant PNW lifestyle, both at work and in her adventures.
Tetiana dmytrus
Marketing Intern
Tania is the newest addition to our team. She moved to the US from Ukraine six years ago and is approaching the completion of her sales & marketing degree at the University of Washington. Tania’s passions lie in real estate and social media, already gaining a substantial following through her content creation and successful brand collaborations. After graduation, she plans to obtain her real estate license, but she’s already making strides by networking with realtors and home developers. Tania’s expertise in social media will undoubtedly help Trailside grow organically, and we look forward to her contributions to elevating the company’s media presence. In her free time, Tania enjoys pilates, city walks, and traveling.
Operations
Brian Martens
Project Manager
Justin Bennett
Project Manager
Originally from the Midwest, Justin brings a strong work ethic and a meticulous approach to every project. After moving to the PNW, and receiving his BS in Construction Management, Justin built his foundation as a Kittitas County inspector, acquiring a wealth of knowledge in ensuring compliance with building codes and regulations. Being an inspector allowed him to understand the intent of the code and devise practical solutions based on that knowledge to better serve customers. Having three kids who play sports, and being into sports himself, he takes great pride in being a sports enthusiast. Justin embraces the peaceful atmosphere of Ellensburg, where his family, and five pet ducks have found solace there for the past decade. Outside of work, Justin can be found with his family, watching his kids play sports or enjoying the Pacific Northwest.
Construction
Brian Wetzel
Senior Construction Manager
Lisa Lutton
Construction Administrator
Prior to joining Trailside Homes, Lisa was a Project Coordinator for a custom home builder. She has vast experience in the real estate industry, having spent 17 years as a commercial and residential broker and facility manager. Born and raised in Washington, Lisa enjoys many outdoor activities. She spends most of her time with her husband and four children and their dog Bella. You will most likely find her in the gym weightlifting or on the water, along with running half-marathons and spartan races, snowmobiling, fishing and hiking.
BILLY PRITCHETT
Assistant Construction Manager
Before joining the team at Trailside, Billy has worked with a wide range of companies, from those specializing in remodels to 10,000+ square foot custom homes. This huge range of experience has put Billy in many roles from laborer to superintendent and everything in between. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Evolutionary Biology with a specialization in fish and wildlife. When he isn’t working, Billy is spending time with his wife and three children, camping, salmon fishing on the Columbia River and relaxing at home.
Finance
Amanda Mikolasy
Financial Controller
Kristin DeBusk
Accounting Specialist
Land
Jim Berger
Land Development Manager
Executive
denis hernandez-granda
President
Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Denis has spent much of his 25+ year career as Chief Operating Officer and President in diverse engineering and construction firms around the country which makes him the perfect leader for the team at Trailside Group. With a BS in Engineering Management, Denis believes in turning chaos into well run organizations. His purpose is to make it so people can enjoy, grow, and find fulfillment in their careers. Denis believes that building teams with the right “who” in the right “seat” has proven to be the key to success. As the result of having the right team in place, a key performance indicator is Denis excels in business development with greater than 60% close rate. He has an extremely productive and result-oriented management style and recognizes the importance of teamwork. Excellent leadership, strategic planning, supervisiory skills, and technical abilities. Denis an avid reader of business development & leadership success and enjoys spending time with his wife, five children and four awesome dogs.
BRIAN HOPPER
Director of Sales
Brian Hopper’s market knowledge and client care are at the core of his business. Holding over 19 years of experience, he understands the complexities of the industry and leverages his local and global connections to ensure every need is met, regardless of location. Brian understands the importance of being a true advisor to his clients through top level marketing, local market knowledge, vendor relations and expert negotiation to provide a high level of value and insight every step of the way. Brian’s business is focused on representing business professionals and executives in the heart of Puget Sound’s technology-driven market. He understands real estate development and construction components, and most recently has been awarded the opportunity to manage the largest real estate portfolio in Kittitas County developed by the Trailside Group®. In 2020, he brokered a record-breaking all-time sale at $9M—the highest sales price at the time in the city of Kirkland.