Master Builders of Pierce County Board Member 2022 – Present
Pierce County Agricultural Advisory Committee (Alt.) 2018 – Present
Puyallup/Sumner Chamber of Commerce Board Member 2017 – 2020
City of Puyallup Lodging Tax Advisory Committee 2018 – 2019
Pierce County Surface Water Advisory Committee 2013 – 2014
Commercial Broker’s Association (CBA) 1990 – Present
Member of King – Pierce Bureau Farm – Present
International Council of Shopping Centers – Associate Member 1989 – Present

Jerome O’Leary
Senior Vice President | ShareholderAbout
Jerome joined Kidder Mathews in 2002, and has over 30 years of experience as a commercial real estate broker. Before coming to Kidder Mathews, Jerome spent 14 years with First Western Properties, where he was consistently recognized as a top producer and a member of the Presidents Club.
Before entering the real estate industry, Jerome worked for Pilcher Commercial Construction Company, where he was an estimator and project manager for larger commercial and industrial projects. These projects were in both the private and public sector. His background and experience in the commercial construction industry has proven to be extremely valuable when evaluating commercial real estate development and redevelopment opportunities for his clients.
Jerome also founded, owned, and operated Canopy Land, a retail outlet for campers and canopies in Tacoma.
As a senior vice president and shareholder with Kidder Mathews, he specializes in the acquisition, sales, and leasing of suburban office, retail, and multifamily projects. He works in both the Washington and Idaho markets. The blend of his overall background in business development, construction, and real estate allows him to be a valued asset to his clients.
Jerome has exclusively represented many regional and national clients as tenants, buyers, and developers. Some of them include Jack in the Box, Starbucks, Burger King, GE Capital, Save-A-Lot Grocery, Goodwill Industries, Franciscan Health Care, Domino’s, Washington State Fair, Heritage Bank, Washington Tractor, Central Pierce Fire, City of Sumner, and Dobler Management.
Education / Experience
Jerome O’Leary is a broker in Washington State. He attended Tacoma Community College and Washington State University, emphasizing on business, and he has completed the Kirby School of Pre-Engineered Building.
Available Properties
Industry and Community Involvement
Board Member Puyallup Food Bank 2008-2009
Washington State Fair Rodeo Committee 2004 – 2013
Chair of Kidder Mathews Northwest Retail Group 2002-2006
Rotary International, South Hill, Puyallup 1989 – Present, President 1994 – 1995; Secretary 1993 – 1994; Board Member 1996 – 2001
Washington State Commercial Association of Realtors – Educational Board Member 1995 – 1996
Steering Committee Member, City of Puyallup, Growth Management Act 1993 – 1995
Washington State Basketball Officials Association 1978 – 1988
Notable Transactions
various land sales over recent years
Co-development of retail center
Puyallup, WA
Co-development of retail site
Auburn, WA
Sale of professional building
Puyallup, WA
Sale of retail center
East Bremerton, WA
Sale of retail center
Spanaway, WA
Sale of retail center
Steilacoom, WA
Sale of retail center
Tacoma, WA
Sale of Midtown Plaza
Puyallup, WA
Sale of retail center
Puyallup, WA
Sale of professional building
Des Moines, WA
Sale of Athletic Club
Renton, WA
Sale of Athletic Club
65,000 sq ft
Sale of former Auto Dealership on +4 acres of land
Renton, WA
Sale of former Auto Dealership on 5 acres of land
Puyallup, WA
Sale of land to the City of Bonney Lake
Bonney Lake, WA
Lease of medical and dental office space
Western Washington
Physical Therapy Clinics
Western Washington
Assemblage and sale of five land parcels on SR-410, Bonney Lake, WA for professional office and retail campus
Bonney Lake, WA
InterWest Bank
Centralia, WA
Burger King transactions
Tacoma and Gig Harbor, WA
Popeye’s Chicken transactions
Pierce County, WA
Lease of the first five Papa John’s Pizza in Pierce County
Pierce County, WA
Jack in the Box transactions
Washington and Idaho
Lease of Goodwill’s retail store
Maple Valley, WA
Lease of Goodwill’s retail store
West Olympia, WA
Lease of Goodwill’s retail store
Lakewood, WA
Outback Steakhouse
Puyallup, WA
Little Caesar’s Pizzas
Rezone and sale industrial land
Fife, WA
land for 7/11 and Citco Gas facilities
Pier One Imports
Puyallup, WA
Rite Aid
Puyallup, WA
Starbucks
Tacoma, WA
Starbucks
King, Pierce, and Lewis Counties
Development of retail centers
Washington and Idaho
Select Client List
- Ambrosia QSR Franchisee (Burger King and Popeye’s)
- Apple Physical Therapy
- Burger King Corporate
- Central Pierce Fire & Rescue
- City of Puyallup
- City of Sumner
- Dobler Management
- Domino’s Pizza
- Excess Space Storage
- FDIC
- Franciscan Health Care
- GE Capital
- Goodwill Industries
- Heritage Bank
- Jack in the Box
- The Kirk Company
- Laird Norton Co.
- Little Caesar’s Pizza
- Napa Auto Parts
- Newland Communities (Tehaleh)
- Papa John’s Pizza
- Pier One Imports
- Retail Services, Inc.
- Rite Aid
- Save-A-lot Grocery
- Sound Family Medicine
- Starbucks Coffee
- Washington State Fair
- Washington State
- Liquor Board
- Washington Tractor