Meet Rise Group | COMPASS

Adam Hestad

Co-Founder & Manging Broker

Adam grew up in the flatlands of South Dakota and moved to Seattle in 1998 after graduating as a Griz from the University of Montana. In 2001 he met and married Jaime and they live in University Park with their four kids and oversized dog. Adam started selling real estate in 2007 shortly before the market crash of 2008. It was in that falling market that Adam learned the business and while hundreds of agents fled, Adam consistently grew his client base of home sellers and buyers. Outside of work, Adam loves to ski with his family and cook - smoked meats, anyone?

Tyler Davis Jones

Co-Founder & Broker

Hailing from Music City USA - Nashville, TN, Tyler moved to Seattle in 2009 with a dream to make the world a better place. Since 2013 he has used his high energy and warm approach to life to serve hundreds of Seattle area homeowners and sellers. In 2016 he created the Rise Seattle Podcast which has reached over 30,000 Seattleites since its creation. Tyler and his family live in Sammamish, WA a suburb of Seattle. Outside of real estate, he loves golfing with his son, Colton, biking with his daughter, Addie, and making coffee for his wife, Jenn.

Lisa Kissinger

Broker

Originally from Utah, Lisa has called Seattle home since 1997. She entered the world of real estate in a more administrative capacity and quickly grew to love working with clients and thinking of all the ways she could make their real estate experience the best it could be. Now as a licensed agent, she is thrilled to partner with clients to find their perfect home or make their listing shine. Lisa lives in Shoreline with her husband JJ and their two kids, Jane and Leo.

Jenn Jones

Director of Operations

Jenn grew up in the heart of Silicon Valley, attended university in Los Angeles, and made the Pacific Northwest her home in 2008. Jenn spent 15 years in nonprofit family foundations and tech, holding various business roles in human resources, management, and operations. She joined the Rise Group in 2023 to help scale and operationalize their systems and lay the groundwork for business operations. Outside of her work in real estate, Jenn is known by her kids, Addie and Colton, as their adventure planner, new recipe tester, and country music connoisseur.

Michael Smythies

Broker

Born and raised in Bellevue, Michael has deep roots in the Seattle area. After graduating with a degree in Neuroscience from UBC, Michael developed a passion for systems and organization. After spearheading several real estate projects of his own, Michael knew he wanted to be in the business full-time. In 2020, to bring awareness to youth mental health in our community, he set off to climb Washington’s 5 highest volcanoes in under 5 weeks. 100% of the proceeds were donated to local non-profit organizations that focus on serving the mental health needs of our community. You can watch the documentary about the project here.

Katherine Church

Senior Transaction Coordinator

Meet Katherine Church, a seasoned Transaction Coordinator with an impressive 35 years of experience in the real estate industry. Katherine's expertise spans various crucial areas including escrow, title, and lending, giving her a comprehensive understanding of the intricacies of real estate transactions. Her wealth of knowledge extends to all aspects of Washington State Real Estate contracts, making her an invaluable asset in navigating the complexities of the local real estate market. With a proven track record of delivering exceptional service and ensuring seamless transactions, Katherine is dedicated to providing unparalleled support to clients and colleagues. Her commitment to excellence and deep-rooted expertise make her an indispensable partner in achieving successful real estate outcomes.