Meet the Team

Co-Director

Riley Hillis is a Founder and Co-Director at Rodeo Holdings.  He also serves as a vice president at Hughes Marino, an award-winning commercial real estate firm, where he specializes in the Capital Markets and Industrial Leasing throughout the Washington and Colorado Markets. 

Riley began his career in commercial real estate in Denver, Colorado, where he worked in real estate investment sales, before relocating to Seattle where he focuses solely on representing tenants in one of the nation’s most dynamic real estate markets in the nation. Licensed in both Colorado and Washington, Riley attended the University of Colorado at Boulder and graduated with a double major in business operations management and information management.

Prior to his real estate career, Riley was a professional hockey player in the Western Hockey League. Additionally, during his days in college, Riley also walked onto the football team at University of Colorado Boulder as a running back.  Leveraging his extensive background in athletics, Riley brings his high-performing mindset and team-oriented approach when working with business leaders on their lease and purchase transactions.

Riley has a strong passion for all outdoor activities, especially skiing, fly fishing and mountain biking, all of which he enjoys doing with his family and friends.

Co-Director

Derek Pedersen is a Founder and Managing Director at Rodeo Holdings.  He also is currently vice president at Hughes Marino, an award-winning commercial real estate company, where he specializes in representing companies in the pursuit of corporate facilities and commercial real estate planning. Based out of the firm’s Seattle office, Derek has advised companies throughout the Pacific Northwest area and across the nation. Both his local and national market insights help provide companies with a unique edge to approach their pursuits, allowing them to leverage knowledge of their current standing in the market.

His expertise includes many types of transactions including acquisitions, dispositions, relocations, renewals, restructures, expansions, leasing, subleasing and build-to-suits. By providing in-depth market research, financial forecasting and workplace strategy, Derek is able to provide his clients with innovative, creative and flexible solutions.

Prior to joining Hughes Marino, Derek spent multiple years at the tenant representation firm Savills Studley, where he began his career in commercial real estate. Along with his expertise, Derek’s approachable personality paired with excellent communication skills allow his clients to have a seamless transaction experience.

Derek is currently involved in many civic organizations. He is on the membership committee of the NAIOP, as well as an active volunteer for Young Life, Fare Start and the Washington Technology Industry Association. Derek resides in Seattle and in his spare time, he enjoys ultra marathon running, reading 40+ books every year, and all things Husky football.