We are Ethos Development
A Portland-based real estate firm active on the West coast. Every project represents a thoughtful big idea, not a one-size-fits-all solution. Primarily working in urban environments, Ethos and its design partners harness unique solutions to build high performance, low impact buildings. Unyielding attention to detail makes for inspired design, creating places where people want to be. Ethos Development is part of the Ethos family of companies and obtains accounting and other support from its team of 85 professionals.
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- Paul Del Vecchio
- President
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.
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.
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- Anders Meyer
- Vice President
Anders’ interest in the built environment began shortly after earning his BA at Middlebury College in Vermont. 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.
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.
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- Jamison Loos
- Development Director
Jamison’s passion for urban environments emerged growing up in Los Angeles and contemplating how cities function. Since then, he has worked in finance and development roles and used his skillset to support local non-profits and industry organizations.
Jamison’s passion for urban environments emerged growing up in Los Angeles and contemplating how cities function. Since then, he has worked in finance and development roles and used his skillset to support local non-profits and industry organizations.
Before joining Ethos, Jamison worked for a Holland Partner Group, a sizeable West Coast multi-family development platform. From initial underwriting through lease-up, he managed projects ranging from urban podium projects to expansive master-plan garden apartment developments. A notable exception to his multi-family experience, Jamison managed the pre-development and construction of 80,000sf office building (including the firm’s corporate headquarters) and full-block, ground-floor retail space in Downtown Vancouver, Washington.
A graduate of Reed College in Portland, Jamison studied urban politics as an undergraduate, publishing original research on the nation’s first community development corporation in Brooklyn. After working in a non-profit community development role, Jamison attended Portland State University to obtain a master’s degree in real estate development.
Jamison serves as Co-Chair of ULI’s Young Leaders Group, is a member of the Buildings Committee of Life Change Church (North Portland), and volunteers with Faithful Friends (youth mentoring organization).
While not contributing to the built environment, Jamison is an avid tennis player and cyclist. He loves charcoal grilling, cooking big dinners, and creating occasions to bring friends together.
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- Josh Bean
- Principal
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, Josh has a wealth of knowledge on the market’s past, present, and future.
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.