Frank Stagen Firm: Nitze-Stagen & Co. Position: CEO From the east-facing office window in his centerpiece property, Starbucks Center, Seattle developer Frank Stagen can see the future. Click here to read more.

Don Milliken Firm: Milliken Development Group Position: President When British-native Don Milliken came down from Vancouver, B.C., to the Puget Sound area 10 years ago scouting for his first U.S. urban space to develop, he bucked local notions that his style of retail development wouldn't work. Click here to read more.

Matthew J. Griffin Firm: Pine Street Group LLC Position: Managing partner Working summers as a carpenter during his high school years was Matt Griffin's introduction to the hands-on world of construction and he's been building on the experience ever since. Click here to read more.

Patrick Callahan Agency: Equity Office Properties Position: Senior vice president He holds the rank of a senior vice president. And that's a title of clout when the corporation is the largest real estate investment trust in the United States. At his post, Patrick Callahan carries the Equity Office Properties flag of its Seattle-centered region. Click here to read more.

Eli Khouri Firm: Broadreach Capital Partners Position: Managing director By most standards, Eli Khouri has had a distinguished career. And it's not over yet. Click here to read more.