Puget Sound Property Management

Jan Wieder – Executive Vice President – Powell Communities

Jan Wieder joined the Powell Communities family in December of 2016. She has over twenty years of experience in senior housing, and has held various positions in the field. She has been an Executive Director, Regional Director of Operations, as well as a Quality Assurance Specialist. Jan has her State of Washington Real Estate Broker’s license, and is also an experienced property manager.

Jan very much enjoys the variety of her role here at Powell Communities, and loves having the opportunity and the ability to make a positive impact in people’s lives. The joy of providing quality housing for the people in our communities is something that Jan thrives on.

When not at work, Jan enjoys playing piano, and in her former life was a music teacher! She also spends quality time with family and enjoys RVing.

Her favorite quote is “Comparison is the Thief of Joy.” – Theodore Roosevelt

Shannon Browning – Property Manager / Designated Broker at PPM

Shannon Browning has been with Powell Property Management since June 2005. She is a licensed Real Estate Broker, and received her Accredited Residential Manager designation through the Institute of Real Estate Management in 2006.

Through her work at Powell Property Management, Shannon loves the opportunity to continuously meet new people, and being able to truly be a part of the community.

“At Powell, there is an emphasis on having a positive attitude and being a creative problem solver. In my job, both of these are paramount to being successful, but they are also some of the most rewarding aspects of what I do. It's fun to encounter a problem that you've never faced before, to solve it, and to hopefully do it with a smile!”

When not at work, Shannon enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters. She spends most evenings and weekends at kid's practices or games, but when she has some time to spare, her favorite hobby is to read a book in a ray of sunshine somewhere.

Sam Erwin – Leasing Specialist

Prior to joining the Powell Property Management team in November of 2018, Sam Erwin managed a family-owned real estate portfolio of five buildings for over ten years. She enjoys building communities and strong, trusting relationships with both the tenants and the property owners that she works with.

Working at PPM, Sam really appreciates the camaraderie of the team. She is consistently inspired by the ambition of her co-workers, and she relishes the constant learning, and enjoys everyone’s amazing sense of humor. At Powell Property Management, S am is motivated by building community and strives to foster great team work.

When not at work, Sam enjoys Fly Fishing, escaping to Vashon Island for the weekend, trying new foods, and baking.

Steve Johnson – PPM Senior Maintenance Supervisor

Steve Johnson joined the team at Powell Property Management in February 2019. He was previously the production manager at Powell Homes. He has fifteen years’ experience in the construction industry as a production manager.

He really enjoys the culture at Powell Communities and everyone’s desire to treat people well, and to follow the golden rule. Steve is motivated by the desire to help people and the satisfaction of helping to create a home and making those homes as comfortable as possible.

Steve spends his “down” time working on his 20-acre farm where he takes care of his cows and chickens. He also enjoys hiking, and kayaking, and spending as much time outdoors as possible.

Rob Van Houten - PPM Construction Services Project Manager

Rob comes from 20+ years of construction experience with 12 years of project supervision and management. From superintending the construction of multimillion-dollar custom homes to overseeing the renovation division of a large remodeling home builder.

In 2017 Rob was featured in ProRemodeler Magazine as one of the top 40 remodeling professionals under the age of 40. He also has received several certifications under the Master Builders Association including, Certified Graduate Remodeler, Certified Graduate Builder, AND Certified Green Professional.