Cathie brings over 30 years of experience in development and construction, beginning her career with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers before transitioning to general contracting. Her diverse portfolio includes healthcare, hospitality, sports facilities, and a range of housing projects, including non-profit and low-income senior housing. Driven by a passion for shaping communities, she moved into development to engage in the early phases of preconstruction, allowing her to guide projects from inception.
Before joining Spectrum, Cathie led the design and development of multiple workforce, luxury, and senior housing projects, as well as hospitality developments. She is deeply committed to creating spaces that strengthen neighborhoods and promote housing stability. With a multidisciplinary background in development, she manages all phases of a project—from feasibility through construction—while maintaining a reputation for design excellence, attention to detail, and strong project execution.
Education
- Bachelor of Science, Consumer Affair/Business | California State University Northridge
- Military Science Degree | ROTC, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)
- U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, Engineer Officer Basic Course | U.S. Army, Ft. Leonard Wood
- OSHA 30 Certified
Honors and Involvements
- GC Representative on the Construction Finance Advisory Committee for the construction of 12 new schools in Highline School District
- Parent Representative on the Design Committee for the new Marvista Elementary School
- Former mentor for Architects, Contractors, and Engineers (ACE) Mentoring Program for High School students
Experience
- French American School of Puget Sound | Seattle, WA
- Prose Kent Station* | Kent, WA
- Prose South Center* | Seattle, WA
- Aegis Kirkland Waterfront* | Kirkland, WA
- Aegis of Greenwood* | Seattle, WA
- Lincoln Square Expansion North Tower* | Bellevue, WA
- Seola Gardens* | Seattle, WA
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center* | Seattle, WA
- Harborview Inpatient Expansion Building* | Seattle, WA
- UW Med Lab Building* | Seattle, WA
- Seahawks Football Stadium* | Seattle, WA
*Projects completed prior to joining Spectrum Development