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Jake grew up in a small town in eastern Minnesota where they spent their childhood at the lake. After graduating from college in Chicago, they moved around the country, working as a stage manager with different opera companies. In January of 2021, they decided to step out of the performing arts industry and move to Seattle for the water and mountains. Jake enjoys supporting and managing collaborative teams, especially those working to carve out space for communities that are often ignored or silenced. When not working, Jake can be found advocating for non-binary inclusion in the sport of running.

Amy Nygaard
she/herOffice Manager
As Office Manager at Timberlane, Amy is a dedicated Workplace Experience Professional focused on creating efficient, well-organized, and welcoming environments. With a strong passion for team building and office operations, she supports day-to-day business functions while ensuring a seamless experience for employees and leadership alike.
Originally from Canada, Amy now lives in downtown Seattle. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, volunteering locally, and spending time with her dog, Grover Cleveland.

Christine Isaacson
she/herExecutive Assistant
Christine began her career in administrative support and operations, building a reputation for precision and efficiency. She has supported executives across multiple industries, including legal, creative, and construction. Most recently serving as Executive Assistant and Office Manager at Seaborn Companies where she oversaw Office Operations, IT, and Marketing.
In her role as Executive Assistant at Timberlane Partners, Christine provides high-level support to the executive team, driving operational coordination and ensuring seamless day-to-day execution across the firm.
Outside of work, Christine channels her creativity into painting, fiber arts, and upcycling projects. When she’s not creating, she loves coastal adventures with her daughter and husband.

Meagan Ballard
she/herExecutive Assistant
Meagan brings over a decade of experience providing high-level business administration and executive support to founders, CEOs, and senior leadership across architecture and interior design, construction, boutique consulting, and healthcare — working closely with clients, vendors, investors, and board members on a national and international scale. She previously partnered with a personal asset and lifestyle consultant serving ultra-high-net-worth individuals and family offices, sharpening a discerning eye for discretion and precision. At Timberlane Partners, she provides executive support to the firm's leadership, working closely with the investor relations and operations teams.
Meagan studied interior design, and a lifelong appreciation for art and design still shapes how she sees the world. She's an avid art collector and curator with a particular fondness for vintage and contemporary abstract work as well as antique African sculpture, and a floral design enthusiast who's often found at Seattle's art walks, gallery openings, and live music, or spending quiet time in nature. A passionate home cook drawn to Italian, French, Southern, and Creole cuisine, she says spending time with family remains her favorite pastime of all. Originally from Los Angeles, she now lives in the Des Moines neighborhood of Seattle with her husband, three children, and a rescued standard poodle.
