Nikki White

Lifestyle Strategist

Need an advisor for all things home? Nikki is a savvy visionary who walks beside you every step of the way. With almost 25 years of industry experience, she’s been there, done that, knows the trends, knows the community, and knows how to help her clients secure the lifestyle of their dreams. She understands and is well-versed in the financial and lifestyle transitions we all need to address when planning for the next venture in life.

But not every hour is spent in the office. On the off hours, there’s a good chance you’ll find Nikki out wine tasting with her man or exploring all the nooks and crannies of the Pacific Northwest. She’s an active member in the community and a huge dog lover! Especially Pugs!

Christy Buchanan

Lifestyle Strategist

A real estate professional since 2002, Christy is known for her integrity, sincerity and hard work in all her dealings. In her tenure in business, she has first and foremost strived to be someone in whom her clientele and colleagues can put their trust and faith. A former sales manager at Nordstrom for 10 years, Christy uses all the tools and training she received to advocate for her clients. Above all, Christy values relationships over transactions, and much of her business comes from repeat clients and referrals. Christy being raised in Vancouver offers a seasoned knowledge of the city and intimate understanding of what makes each distinct residential niche so special, that is why she has such a passion for her cottage communities and the value they not only bring to diversity in her town but also enhancing lives through lifestyle.

Christy is survived by her amazing husband and is raising their 2 young daughters. They together are involved in many sports activities and are strengthening their bond daily. 

Laurie Simpson

Connect Architecture

Connect Architecture provides architecture, interior design and master planning services, and is a nationally certified, woman-owned firm. We believe the built environment should reflect the diversity and spirit of its people, and we strive to make places that are sustainable and meaningful to the communities we serve. Our studio environment contributes to a hands-on, personal approach where all collaborators come to the table early and stick together as we work hard to design (and build) timeless buildings and places that inspire and endure. My husband and I have had the privilege and pleasure to work with Nikki and Christy to bring this incredible dream to reality – in our 30 years in practice, The Vales has been one of the most exciting and innovative projects we have had the honor to design.

Anjali Miller

Lead Designer

Anjali Interiors is a full service Interior Design Studio based out of Portland Oregon. Lead Designer, Anjali, grew up as a global citizen, bouncing between the Sierra Mountains of CA and India. Miller's design passion is curating highly sophisticated spaces that represent her client's personal home story, while showcasing and supporting local & global artisans. Collaboration is at the heart of her business, with deep roots in the Interior Design scene of Portland, she helps her clients feel a sense of community in every project. See her recent projects featured in Oregon Home Magazine, Fox News and Portland Housing Month.

"I look forward to helping the homeowners of the Vales Community as the Design Concierge of Posh Pockets. We offer a range of services from a personal Design Center consultation for customizing and curating finishes to represent your unique home, to full services design studio packages. - Anjali"

Stacy Self

Superintendent

Stacy Self, owner of Self Family Builders, began his career in construction by packing lumber and pounding nails at the age of fourteen. For the next three decades, Stacy expanded his knowledge of the industry through hands-on experience. That trend continues today as Stacy leads while serving. Whether he’s pouring thousands of feet of concrete for a multilevel structure downtown Portland, prepping the ground for a high school football field, laying the foundation for the Vancouver Community Library, or constructing columbaria at Willamette National Cemetery, Stacy prefers to have his boots on the ground, working alongside his crew to ensure a job well done.



As a member of the Vancouver community for over forty years, Stacy lends his heart to the construction of people, as well. He could often be found coaching his daughter’s sports teams when she was a youngster. He enjoys cycling to raise money for the American Lung Association and the National MS Society. On his time off he loves adventuring the Pacific Northwest, often stealing away with his family to dig for clams along the salty shores of Long Beach, Washington, wakeboard over the crisp waters of Lake Merwin, or hike the trails of Mount St. Helens.