We are Ethos Development

Paul’s first position in real estate started at the age of seven; sweeping the floors of his Italian immigrant father’s developments. Since then, Paul has spent decades in development and construction management, financial analysis, and consulting and advisory services for both public and private organizations.

Being civic minded, Paul serves on the City of Tacoma’s Design Review Project Advisory Group, the Portland Housing Bureau’s Inclusionary Housing Re-Calibration Workgroup and Central City Concern real estate advisory board committee and has previously supported the Boards of Proud Ground and Oregon Smart Growth.

Prior to founding Ethos, Paul served as an International Realty Specialist with the U.S. Department of State specializing in acquisition of land for new embassies and consulates. In addition to working for world leaders in the construction field such as AECOM and Skanska USA, Paul previously served as Director of Development for Washington D.C. based Monument Realty.

Paul holds a Professional Engineering license, Principal Brokers Licenses in Oregon and Washington, and a U.S. Green Building Council LEED accredited professional certification. A designer at heart, Paul earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering and a Masters in Engineering Management from The George Washington University, the latter as a trustee’s fellow. He later obtained an MBA from the Instituto de Empresa in Madrid, Spain. During business school, Paul worked in Rwanda with Femmes Africa Solidarité, a non-profit promoting women entrepreneurs in Africa.

When not managing Ethos, Paul spends his time with his wife Lisa, son Andrea and two dogs Luna and Boom. Mountain Biking, River Rafting, Skiing, Sailing, and Trail Running are passions that help shape Paul’s perspective on the importance of smart and sustainable urban growth strategies.

Anders’ interest in the built environment began shortly after earning his BA at Middlebury College in Vermont. Working for Northern Timbers Construction, he built custom homes with a focus on energy efficient design. Through the rigorous project standards set by the general contractor, he learned about Passive House construction techniques, efficient mechanical systems and worked with designers to hone detailing for construction feasibility and performance.

Anders went on to earn his Masters of Architecture at the University of Washington in Seattle, pursuing interests in materials and fabrication and exploring the relationship between multifamily housing and nature in projects that focused on creating a holistic residential experience. Through this work he developed a passion for, and understanding of, the interplay between the environment and vibrant urban communities.

Anders previous roles in real estate development focused on food and beverage retail with an emphasis on multi-tenant, communal spaces within mixed-use projects. Prior to joining Ethos, Anders acted as Project Manager during pre-development for a first of its kind, mass-timber Bio and Life Science center in Portland’s Central Eastside. He concurrently managed a multi-building apartment complex situated on an environmentally sensitive site in the Portland suburbs.

At Ethos, Anders is excited to be a part of envisioning, planning and building multifamily projects that enhance human and environmental health and liveability. Grounded in an understanding of the construction process and economic realities, Anders leverages curiosity to listen to stakeholder needs and offer creative and unique solutions that strengthen the urban cultural fabric through inspiring design.

Anders also loves to spend time playing outside or sitting by the fire with his wife, Sasha, and two pit-mix pups, Scarlet and Roux. He occasionally enjoys holding his breath for extended periods, but if he could only do one thing for the rest of his life it would unquestionably be cross-country skiing.

Josh Bean is responsible for acquisitions, leasing and dispositions of Ethos’ projects and is the Executive Managing Director at Ethos Commercial Advisors. Being a Portland native and an active commercial broker in the Portland metro area for more than a decade, Josh has a wealth of knowledge on the market’s past, present, and future.

Josh has successfully completed over 750 lease transactions and 100 sale transactions for over $1 billion dollars of total transaction value. With a strong background in agency leasing and tenant representation, he is able to fine-tune and optimize the performance of income producing assets in order to maximize value. Josh also represents many food and beverage tenants and sees the value connection between these culture creating businesses and the real estate they occupy.

Josh studied real estate finance at Portland State University, is a member of the Commercial Association of Brokers, CCIM, holds an Oregon Principal Brokers License, a Washington Managing Broker’s license, and is a member of the Board of Directors of a private REIT. In addition to his professional endeavors, Josh is on the board of SOLVE, a Portland-based environmental non-profit, and does pro-bono work on behalf of non-profits to help them evaluate, develop, and execute on real estate strategies.

In his spare time, Josh enjoys mountain biking and spending time hiking with his wife Renee and their two Australian cattle dogs.

Cassy brings more than fourteen years of experience in property management and real estate operations to her role as Director of Asset Management at Ethos. She leads strategy and performance for a diverse portfolio of residential and retail properties, providing thoughtful, people-centered leadership across the firm’s growing portfolio.

Throughout her career, Cassy has guided teams through periods of growth and transition with a focus on clear communication, collaboration, and the belief that strong management supports both thriving communities and long-term investment success. She has overseen properties across Oakland, Kansas City, Houston, and the Portland metro area, gaining experience across a wide range of market conditions and property types.

A Portland native, Cassy holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications, a Property Management license, and a CAPS certification. Her background also includes extensive work with local nonprofit organizations, shaping a values-driven approach to stewardship and equitable housing.

At Ethos, Cassy is motivated by the opportunity to support high-performing assets while contributing to housing that strengthens communities throughout the Pacific Northwest. She values Ethos’ approach of thoughtfully blending old and new—serving as stewards of local character and history while delivering high-quality housing that meets today’s needs.

Outside of work, Cassy enjoys playing music with her husband, exploring the Columbia River Gorge with their two children, keeping her growing jungle of houseplants alive, and eating her way through Southeast Portland with family and friends.

Eric supports the firm’s development and investment activities through financial modeling, underwriting, strategic analysis, and affordable housing planning and finance. He brings extensive experience across real estate finance, urban planning, community development, and corporate strategy, enabling leadership to make informed decisions throughout the project lifecycle.

Eric has worked across entrepreneurial development firms, institutional real estate platforms, and mission-driven organizations focused on affordable housing and community development. His background includes building complex financial models, evaluating development and acquisition opportunities, underwriting debt and equity investments, and supporting large-scale mixed-use and multifamily projects, both affordable and market-rate. He collaborates closely with architects, consultants, lenders, and public-sector stakeholders to translate market and project data into actionable insights.

Eric holds a Master of Science in Urban Planning from Columbia University, with a concentration in affordable housing, community development, and real estate development. He also holds a Certificate in Construction Management from New York University and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Pennsylvania. A graduate of The Catlin Gabel School, Eric currently serves on its Board of Directors and returned to Portland in 2019 motivated to contribute to high-quality, community-oriented development in the region.