DEAN A. SMILEY

Dean started a career in the insurance industry in 1987, specializing in farm insurance. He began managing commercial properties for others in 1999, becoming his main focus in 2006 after the sale of his insurance agency.

Background:

  • Mount Vernon High School graduate in 1979.
  • Washington State University graduate in 1983 with a BS in Agricultural Mechanization.
  • Began a career in insurance in 1987.
  • Purchased first commercial building in 1988.
  • Sold my agency, Smiley Insurance Services Inc in 2005.
  • Co-founder and current director of SaviBank.
  • Extensive experience utilizing the IRS 1031 tax exchange.

Dean brings a unique perspective to property management:

  • Vast experience of personal ownership of commercial properties.
  • Experience with small, large, local, government and national tenants.
  • Risk management stemming from his insurance experience.
  • Financing and banking perspective from his banking experience.