Development

Dave Knight
he/himManaging Director, Development
Dave brings over 15 years of experience in real estate development, with a focus on mixed-use multifamily communities across the Pacific Northwest. He has led the development of more than 2,600 apartment units, totaling over $1 billion in capitalization. Known for his collaborative approach and disciplined execution, Dave is passionate about turning great ideas into great places that yield strong investments.
Before joining Timberlane, Dave held senior roles at Wood Partners and Alliance Residential, where he managed the full development lifecycle from deal sourcing and early planning through construction, lease-up, and disposition.
Dave holds a Master’s of Science in Real Estate and a Bachelor’s in Landscape Architecture, both from the University of Washington. He lives in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood with his wife and two kids. Dave is perpetually in search of new music and his next excursion to enjoy the Pacific Northwest’s many mountain, water, wind, and snow activities.

Spencer Tucker
he/himSenior Construction Manager
As Senior Construction Manager at Timberlane, Spencer leads the planning and oversight of all major capital projects across the firm’s portfolio.
With more than a decade of industry experience, Spencer has overseen the delivery of over 1,800 multifamily units across the Puget Sound region. His background in architecture, construction management, and real estate development enables him to bring an integrated, owner-focused perspective to every phase of a project.
Spencer holds a Bachelor of Science in Architecture, with a minor in Construction Management, from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. He lives in Seattle with his wife, son, and Golden Retriever.

Jorden Mellergaard
he/himDevelopment Manager
As Development Manager at Timberlane, Jorden oversees every phase of Timberlane’s ground-up multifamily development projects. From site selection and due diligence to entitlements, construction, and lease-up, Jorden ensures that each project progresses smoothly and successfully. With over a decade of experience in development and construction management, Jorden has a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
Since 2015, Jorden has worked as a Project Manager designing and constructing best-in-class spaces for Fortune 500 clients to operate their businesses. Before joining Timberlane, Jorden worked for Amazon, leading the development team for last-mile facilities across Texas. Jorden was instrumental in negotiating and building some of the largest last-mile facilities in the country, along with prototyping cutting-edge manufactured industrial facilities to increase speed to market in demand-constrained municipalities.
Jorden is a graduate of Washington State University where he studied Economics. Jorden resides in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle, where he enjoys the proximity to Puget Sound. Outside of work, Jorden is an avid guitar player, audiophile, and motorcycle enthusiast.

Finnegan Syrie
he/himDevelopment Analyst
Finnegan Syrie joined Timberlane as a Development Analyst after completing a Master of Science in Real Estate at the University of Washington, where he focused on finance and investment analysis. At UW, he participated in the 2025 NAIOP Real Estate Challenge, contributing to a hotel proposal for a real site. He also earned a B.S. in Business Administration in Finance from Eastern Washington University, where he received the Frances B. Huston Medallion Award for academic and extracurricular excellence.
Prior to his current role, Finnegan interned with Timberlane’s development team, where he underwrote multifamily opportunities, prepared investor communications, and supported acquisitions, debt placement, and fund strategy initiatives. His experience also includes a leasing and property management internship with Greystar and founding a residential real estate referral business.
Outside of work, Finnegan enjoys playing the piano, weightlifting, and rock climbing.

Udit Kumar
he/himDevelopment Analyst
Udit Kumar joined Timberlane Partners as a Development Analyst, bringing a background that spans construction management, asset management, and real estate finance. He holds a Master of Science in Real Estate from the University of Washington, where he focused on development, investment analysis, and financial modeling. At UW, he participated in the NAIOP Real Estate Challenge, contributing to a mixed-use adaptive reuse proposal for a real site in Seattle.
Prior to Timberlane, Udit worked with the UW Real Estate Office, where he supported asset management operations across the university's real estate portfolio. Before that, he worked with CBRE in India in construction management and project coordination — giving him hands-on experience across both the execution and ownership sides of real estate.
Originally from Bangalore, India, Udit relocated to Seattle in 2023 and quickly found his footing in the Pacific Northwest's real estate ecosystem. Outside of work, he enjoys hiking, volleyball, and skiing.