About

Our History

Dobler Management Company, Inc. was founded in 1986 by the current President and designated Broker, Kathryn J. Dobler. Kathryn and her two partners, Christina E. Dobler and Barbara Dobler Tucci, developed Dobler Management Company, Inc. into one of the leading, residential, property management firms in Pierce County.

All three partners obtained their Bachelor of Arts from local universities. Kathryn received a degree in Finance with minors in Economics and German from University of Puget Sound. Christina received a degree in Finance and minors in Spanish and Economics from Central Washington University. Barbara received her degree in International Affairs with a Business emphasis and minors in Economics, Politics / Government and Japanese from the University of Puget Sound.

Corporate Summary

Dobler Management Company’s longevity has enabled our firm to adjust and flex to many diverse situations. Our principals’ strong educational background, hands on experience and dedication to our community has enabled our firm to thrive. Watching the market fluctuations and maximizing the opportunities has not only increased our management base, but also our investment base.  We have become the premiere Pierce County management and investment firm. We have set the stage for continued success in the real estate field.

Our Management Team

Our Management Style

Unlike other property management firms, which assigned one property manager per property, Dobler Management Company, Inc. encompassed a team approach. Each building receives the time, effort and expertise of a team to help solve the properties’ goals and objectives. Each partner specializes in a field of expertise, whether it be human resources, finance, marketing, construction or Landlord/Tenant Law.

Professional Relationships

• Institute of Real Estate Management
• Rental Housing Association of Pierce County
• Pierce County Association of Realtors Affiliate
• Tacoma Pierce County Chamber of Commerce
• Lakewood Chamber of Commerce
• Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce
• Silverdale Chamber of Commerce

Growth & Track Record

A valuable Dobler Management Company, Inc. strength is our vast knowledge and experience of the Pierce County market. We are the most successful, stable Pierce County management firm. In the past twenty consecutive years we increased our management base from 300 rental units to our current count of 5,600 units. The assessed value of multi-family assets managed in 1986 was $10,000,000. Currently, the value of the multi-family assets in Dobler Management Company’s portfolio exceeds $459,000,000. Learn more...