I am writing to highly recommend Ivi Gabales, a long-time friend and respected colleague in the A/E/C community here in the greater Seattle area. While Ivi and I have not officially worked together on a project, we have pursued opportunities side by side, and I have consistently been impressed by the strategic thinking and insight she brings to the table. Her ability to guide teams toward thoughtful and well-informed decisions has been invaluable.
Ivi is smart, resourceful, and hardworking. She combines creativity with practicality, often developing innovative ideas that lead to meaningful results. She communicates clearly and articulately, asking insightful questions that help teams uncover the real issues at hand. Equally important, she listens attentively and provides advice that is both thoughtful and actionable.
Another strength that sets Ivi apart is her wide network of colleagues in the industry, who respect and value their relationships with her. She has generously shared this network with me and with others, often recommending connections that prove helpful to my practice and highlighting opportunities worth pursuing. This willingness to connect people and open doors adds tremendous value to anyone fortunate enough to work alongside her.
I have great respect for Ivi’s character, integrity, and leadership. She has a remarkable ability to build authentic relationships, and she treats every client and collaborator with sincerity—making you feel as though you are the most important client in the room.
I speak from the perspective of over 30 years as an owner’s representative in the commercial real estate industry, having represented prestigious commercial developers in the market such as Schnitzer West, Urban Visions, Vulcan and Unico Properties. With this background, I have had the privilege of working with some of the best in the industry, and I can confidently say that Ivi belongs in that category.
For all of these reasons, I wholeheartedly endorse Ivi. Any team that has the opportunity to work with her will gain a trusted partner whose strategic guidance, strong network, and commitment will bring tremendous value.
Sincerely,
Luis Adan
Principal
Adan CM-Consulting, LLC
luis@adan-cm.com
805.404.7783
