Our Founders

James Dainard
James DainardCo-Founder, Managing Principal
As a Managing Principal, James is responsible for the development and execution of corporate strategies, marketing, and property acquisitions.

James has been actively investing in multifamily and single-family units in the Puget Sound region for over 12 years and has lead his team to over 3,000 transactions. His over a decade of experience investing in multi-family and single-family units in the Puget Sound region has guided Heaton Dainard to more than 131 million in sales volume from 265 transactions in 2021. James has received multiple awards and recognition for his role in growing Heaton Dainard into one of Washington’s Fastest Growing Private Companies for 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016. Puget Sound Business Journal also recognized James as a 40 under 40 honoree.

Will Heaton
Will HeatonCo-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.