Receivership Experts With Unrivaled Experience

100+ Receiverships • Owner & Designated Real Estate Broker • Experienced CEO

Stuart Heath has managed more than 100 receiverships with more than $1 billion in assets at stake. A strategic business leader with far-reaching C-suite and boardroom experience, he has managed and advised businesses of varying sizes, across many industries. He is the owner and designated broker of a full-service real estate brokerage, Vice President of the Independent Brokers Association, and former Chair of the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. He has managed, developed, repositioned, listed and/or sold more than 800 properties. He is a business and real estate attorney who is deeply connected in the real estate, business, and legal communities of the Pacific Northwest. He is also a Chapter 11 Federal Bankruptcy Trustee.

More than 40 years of C-Suite and boardroom leadership setting strategic direction for more than a dozen public and private blue chip companies (e.g. Hawaiian Airlines, Weisfield Jewelers and Valu-Mart, The Northern Capital Company, Bayley Construction, Lindal Cedar Homes, Shurgard Storage To Go, The Cornerstone Columbia Development Company) and leading financial institutions (e.g. Federal Home Loan Bank (Chairman), Bank of Montreal), leading businesses through turnarounds and workouts. Hands-on leadership in hospitality and retail sectors as well as commercial real estate development. Skilled relationship manager with a talent for steadying even the most contentious situations.

Accomplished hotel executive with more than 25 years of success in all levels of business and hotel operations, from purchase through all aspects of day-to-day front line operations to sale, with banners including Marriott, Hilton, IHG, and others. Expertise in finance, asset management, human resources, facilities, marketing, technology, and all facets of operations. Standout strengths in continuous improvement, communication, business management, and employee management.

Seasoned non-profit executive with 20+ years successfully leading both large and small organizations. Deep expertise in strategic planning, fiscal management, human resources, marketing, and more. Licensed real estate professional.

Accomplished Certified Public Accountant and Chief Financial Officer with extensive experience in accounting, financial controls, and regulatory compliance. Six Sigma Black Belt with specialized knowledge and experience in business strategy, lean manufacturing, process improvement, and driving profitability.

More than 40 years of C-suite, board, and advisory leadership experience with companies up to $300 million in revenue, spanning industries from food to home improvement to automotive. Adaptable professional with special expertise in operational turnaround, strategic planning, supply chain optimization, and more.

12 years managing the organization and day-to-day details of Elliott Bay Asset Solutions receivership engagements, while also serving as the coordinating contact. Paralegal responsible for court filings, document management, closings, and more. 20 years' experience as a licensed real estate broker.

Licensed real estate broker with an extensive background in e-commerce marketing and sales, product marketing, merchandising, analytics, and financial modeling. Specific experience in project management and travel industries.

Experienced land use planner with background in managing civil engineering, surveying, and land development for commercial and residential, education, and municipal projects. Licensed real estate broker.

Accomplished finance professional with 20+ years experience as a controller, risk manager, and senior corporate accountant. Expertise in accounting system set up, budgeting and forecasting as well as management information systems and financial reporting.

Washington state court-appointed receiver with experience in condominium developments, multi-family complexes, resorts, office buildings, shopping centers, industrial, storage facilities, retail stores, restaurants, single family properties, vacant land, and environmentally impacted properties. 30+ years as a commercial real estate broker.

Special expertise in the analysis of environmentally impacted properties. Three decades of experience working with some of America's largest corporations on complex environmental liabilities in mining, microchip, paper, wood, and petroleum.