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Seattle, WA

Mia Ponce

Senior Associate
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T 425.450.1137 C 425.471.3965 mia.ponce@kidder.com
601 Union Street, Ste 2700
Seattle, WA 98101
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Mia Ponce specializes in retail properties throughout Greater Seattle, representing clients in hospitality, food and beverage, and mixed-use development.

Before transitioning into commercial real estate, Mia spent nearly two decades in the restaurant and hospitality industry. She held key roles at internationally acclaimed establishments—including serving as the pastry chef at Chez Panisse in Berkeley, California and The Inn at Little Washington in Virginia.

Mia partners with Senior Vice President Kelly Gaddis. Together, they bring over 40 years of combined experience in food and beverage operations, offering clients a rare depth of insight and practical expertise. While their focus is on retail leasing and sales, they have also represented buyers in acquisitions of industrial, development, and mixed-use properties.

Originally from West Virginia, Mia earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder and went on to study hotel management and culinary arts at L’Institut Paul Bocuse in Écully, France, where she also learned to speak French. She is a true cosmopolite, having traveled across the globe and has lived in Annapolis, Chicago, Napa, San Francisco, Paris, and Lyon before establishing roots in Washington State in 2018.

She is known for her strong work ethic, integrity, creative thinking, and leadership experience—qualities that continue to serve her clients well in every stage of the leasing or investment process.

Education

BA Women’s Studies & French Literature, University of Colorado
Advanced Hotel Management and Culinary Degree, L’Institut Paul Bocuse, France

 

Languages

English & French

Professional Affiliations

Member, Commercial Brokers Association
Member, Washington State Commercial Association of Realtors
Member, ICSC – International Council of Shopping Centers

Available Properties

DELIVERING RESULTS &
EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS

Whether you’re a landlord, tenant, buyer, or seller, our deep expertise in the Seattle regional markets— backed by Kidder Research—allows us to deliver unmatched retail analysis, strategic advice, and dedicated advocacy. Our team brings a proven track record of successful transactions across core downtown Seattle and Bellevue, major shopping centers, single-tenant properties, and nearly every retail category throughout most local tertiary markets.

SELECT LANDLORD CLIENTS
SELECT TENANT CLIENTS

We worked with Mia to find a space for our new jiu-jitsu gym, and the experience was excellent from start to finish. She was responsive, professional, and always available, everything from showing us spaces to helping us think creatively about what could work for our unique needs. She offered thoughtful advice during negotiations and made the lease process feel smooth and manageable. We ended up in a fantastic location, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for commercial space. She’s easy to work with and highly effective.

Eddie Chou, Rogue Jiu Jistu

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