Daniel Mathews - President

Dan Mathews brings over three decades of deep experience in commercial real estate to his leadership role with the Wholistic Innovation Network. As Vice President at Kidder Mathews, Dan has led complex transactions in acquisition, leasing, and sales totaling more than 5 million square feet since joining the firm in 1998, with expertise spanning corporate real estate, development, property management, and strategic planning. A graduate of the University of Washington’s College of Architecture and Urban Planning, Dan’s professional work is grounded in a thoughtful understanding of how built environments shape community opportunity and economic vitality.

Throughout his career, Dan has also committed himself to civic leadership and cross-sector collaboration. He has held leadership positions with the Association of Washington Business, the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce, and the City of Burien Economic Development Partnership, among others, bringing a collaborative mindset to both business and community initiatives. His professional affiliations with NAIOP, the CCIM Institute, and the National Association of Realtors reflect a consistent engagement with industry standards and innovation.

Dan’s partnership with the Wholistic Innovation Network channels this depth of real estate and community experience into impact-driven work that supports economic development, workforce alignment, and place-based transformation. With a lifelong commitment to service — exemplified by his Eagle Scout achievement and ongoing volunteer leadership with Scouts BSA and other nonprofit boards — Dan integrates strategic insight with relational leadership, strengthening WIN’s capacity to connect stakeholders, catalyze collaborative solutions, and advance equitable community growth.