Nikki White

Lifestyle Strategist

Need an advisor for all things home? Meet Nikki, a savvy Lifestyle Strategist who walks beside you every step of the way. With almost 25 years of industry experience, Nikki has seen it all, done it all, and mastered the art of turning dreams into reality. She knows the trends, understands the community, and excels at helping clients create the lifestyle they’ve always dreamed of. Whether you're navigating financial transitions or planning your next big life venture, Nikki is your go-to expert.

Nikki's passion for pocket neighborhoods is contagious! She's on a mission to craft vibrant, community-focused resort style havens where modern design meets the lock and go lifestyle. Her excitement for these projects is contagious, and she's dedicated to creating a lively, connected community where neighbors become friends and every day feels like a vacation.



But it’s not all business for Nikki. In her off hours, you might find her wine tasting with her partner or exploring the hidden gems of the Pacific Northwest. As an active community member and a passionate dog lover—especially of Pugs—Nikki brings her vibrant spirit to everything she does.

Christy Buchanan

Lifestyle Strategist

A seasoned real estate professional since 2002, Christy has built a reputation for her unwavering integrity, genuine sincerity, and relentless hard work. Throughout her illustrious career, Christy has always prioritized earning the trust and faith of her clients and colleagues. Drawing on her decade-long experience as a sales manager at Nordstrom, she leverages her extensive training and tools to passionately advocate for her clients.

Christy's approach to real estate transcends mere transactions; she values and nurtures relationships. This dedication is evident as much of her business thrives on repeat clients and referrals. Having been raised in Vancouver, Christy possesses an intimate knowledge of the city and a deep appreciation for the unique charm of each residential neighborhood. Her passion for cottage communities reflects her belief in their role in enhancing the town's diversity and improving residents' quality of life.



Outside of her professional accomplishments, Christy is survived by her amazing husband and is a dedicated mother to her teenage daughters. Christy and her daughters share a close-knit bond, engaging in various activities that strengthen their family connection and bring joy to their lives.

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.