OUR FOUNDERS

Made for Investors By Investors

Our passion is providing investors with opportunities to reach their financial goals through real estate. As seasoned investors ourselves, we understand every step of the process and know how to guide you to success

James Dainard
Co-Founder
Managing Principal

As a Managing Principal of Heaton Dainard, James Dainard is responsible for developing and executing corporate strategies, overseeing marketing initiatives, and managing property acquisitions.

James has been actively investing in multifamily and single-family properties in the Puget Sound region for over 18 years. His leadership and expertise have driven Heaton Dainard to complete over 4,000 transactions, contributing to more than $183 million in sales volume in 2024 alone.

James’ exceptional achievements have earned Heaton Dainard recognition as one of Washington’s Fastest Growing Private Companies for multiple years. He was also honored by the Puget Sound Business Journal as a 40 Under 40 honoree, highlighting his influence and innovation in the real estate industry.

James Dainard
Co-Founder
Managing Principal

As a Managing Principal of Heaton Dainard, James Dainard is responsible for developing and executing corporate strategies, overseeing marketing initiatives, and managing property acquisitions.

James has been actively investing in multifamily and single-family properties in the Puget Sound region for over 18 years. His leadership and expertise have driven Heaton Dainard to complete over 4,000 transactions, contributing to more than $183 million in sales volume in 2024 alone.

James’ exceptional achievements have earned Heaton Dainard recognition as one of Washington’s Fastest Growing Private Companies for multiple years. He was also honored by the Puget Sound Business Journal as a 40 Under 40 honoree, highlighting his influence and innovation in the real estate industry.

As a Managing Principal of Heaton Dainard, James Dainard is responsible for developing and executing corporate strategies, overseeing marketing initiatives, and managing property acquisitions.

James has been actively investing in multifamily and single-family properties in the Puget Sound region for over 18 years. His leadership and expertise have driven Heaton Dainard to complete over 4,000 transactions, contributing to more than $183 million in sales volume in 2024 alone.

James’ exceptional achievements have earned Heaton Dainard recognition as one of Washington’s Fastest Growing Private Companies for multiple years. He was also honored by the Puget Sound Business Journal as a 40 Under 40 honoree, highlighting his influence and innovation in the real estate industry.

James Dainard
Co-Founder
Managing Principal

Will Heaton
Co-Founder
Managing Principal

With an extensive background in real estate development and rehabilitation, Will delivers a comprehensive understanding of real estate origination, underwriting, investor relations, and execution of investment strategies.

Will’s business acumen includes recognition as Co-Founder of one of the Eastside’s Fastest Growing Private Companies in 2014, 2014, and 2015 in addition to repeated appearances on Inc. 5000’s Fastest Growing Companies in America for 2015 and 2017.