Company
About US
Developing properties. Enriching communities.
For over 20 years, MLC Laird has been working with customers and communities to create developments with lasting, positive impact. Specializing in land acquisition and entitlement, MLC Laird identifies high-value opportunities that others overlook, transforming properties into thriving spaces. With experience in residential, senior housing, affordable housing, hotel, and commercial projects, MLC Laird maximizes property potential to benefit partners and enrich communities.
Leadership
Shawn Milligan
Managing Partner
- Over 20 years of experience in real estate and technology.
- Partner at KT Urban, handling acquisitions, product development, and land sales.
- Former Senior VP at UCP, Inc., where he helped take the company public (NYSE: UCP).
- Held leadership roles at KT Properties and Duc Housing Partners.
- Began his career in public accounting, focused on early-stage tech companies and venture capital.
- BS in Accounting, cum laude, Santa Clara University; former CPA.
Kelly Foster
Partner
- Over 20 years of residential and commercial development experience in Puget Sound
- Managing Member of Laird Holdings, specializing in land development and brokerage
- Founded and led the Seattle office of UCP, Inc. (NYSE: UCP), becoming President of UCP’s homebuilding division
- Former principal at Foster Penner, focused on Seattle infill projects
- Held project management roles at Howland Homes and Polygon
Will La Herran
Partner
- Over 30 years in finance and real estate, with recent CFO experience at Five Horizons Partners
- Former CFO of CFLD US, specializing in large-scale, mixed-use developments
- As CFO and Treasurer of UCP, Inc. (NYSE: UCP), led the company to an IPO and grew revenue to $400 million
- Managed $4 billion in commercial real estate financing, including $700 million as Lead or Agent bank
- Experienced in senior debt, bond and equity financing, and implementing SOX-compliant systems
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