**Mattis Partners Joins Lockehouse Retail Group to Form Lockehouse Seattle**
Lockehouse Retail Group Inc., a leading retail real estate firm, has announced that Seattle-based Mattis Partners has officially joined the company, resulting in the formation of Lockehouse Seattle.
This strategic integration marks a significant expansion of Lockehouse’s presence on the West Coast, enhancing its ability to support retail clients across the Pacific Northwest. Together, Lockehouse and Mattis Partners completed hundreds of retail lease and sale transactions throughout 2024, and they are on track to increase their deal volume in 2025.
Founded in 2014 by David Merisko and Brian Schwalbach, Mattis Partners has developed a strong reputation for its expertise in tenant representation, entitlement and development services, as well as the acquisition and disposition of investment properties. The firm currently represents more than 35 prominent retailers, including Chick-fil-A, Topgolf, Chipotle, Planet Fitness, and Lowe’s Home Improvement.
Merisko and Schwalbach will join Lockehouse Seattle as Partners in the newly merged entity.
“By adding the Mattis Partners team to Lockehouse, we are expanding our reach and capabilities while continuing to deliver innovative solutions and measurable results for our clients,” said Lockehouse founder, Cameron Cutter.
The partnership underscores Lockehouse’s ongoing commitment to growth and client service excellence across the retail real estate sector.
