As a born-and-raised Oregonian, I have a deep appreciation for everything this state has to offer—from rolling farmland and equestrian properties to mountain views, timbered acreage, and the small-town communities that make Oregon special.

Real estate has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. Growing up around the custom home building industry and spending more than a decade working alongside my dad at Westlake Development gave me...