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Tarragon is proud to introduce Embark at Uplands, a new rental townhome community in South Hill, WA. The initial phase includes 86 rental townhomes, with future phases expanding to include additional townhomes and cottages—offering a diverse mix of housing options for the growing Pierce County region.

“Embark at Uplands represents an exciting next step in delivering high-quality housing within the Uplands master-planned community,” said Dennis Rattie, President of Tarragon. “With a focus on livability and connectivity, these rental townhomes will offer residents a unique chance to experience the vibrancy of South Hill, all within a well-planned, amenity-rich neighborhood.”

The Tarragon team attended the Habitat for Humanity Luncheon, an inspiring event that served as a great introduction to our upcoming Build Day this summer. The stories shared at the luncheon highlighted the positive impact of Habitat’s work—we’re grateful for the opportunity to support this incredible organization!

“I always enjoy attending the Habitat for Humanity Luncheon and learning more about the incredible work they’re doing in our community. Hearing firsthand how access to safe, affordable housing can change lives is a powerful reminder of the importance of coming together to support others and make a lasting impact. I’m grateful for the opportunity, through Tarragon, to have supported Habitat for Humanity over the past four years and to contribute to their mission of building strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter.” – Steph Christianson, Marketing Manager.

We’re excited to welcome Shawn O’Leary as Tarragon’s new Director of Construction! With nearly 13 years at Holland Partners and prior experience at Absher Construction, Shawn brings extensive expertise in residential construction that aligns perfectly with our Owner-Builder approach. Welcome to the team, Shawn!

For 25 years, Brenda has been an integral part of our team, bringing her expertise to countless projects—from long-term developments like SeaPORT to her ongoing work on Uplands. Her dedication and commitment have been truly invaluable.

Congratulations, Brenda, on this incredible milestone! We’re grateful for all you do.

As part of Tarragon’s Community Engagement Initiative, the Merit Apartments project team had the privilege of volunteering at the Step-by-Step Foundation’s annual Christmas Dinner in Puyallup. We shared laughter, conversation, and a festive meal with the families they serve. Seeing children’s smiles as they took photos with Santa reminded us of what this season is truly about—joy, compassion, and community.

Congratulations to Tricia on her 5-year anniversary at Tarragon!

For the past five years, Tricia has been an essential part of our accounting team, playing a vital role in supporting our multifamily projects by tracking budgets, projections, cash flows, and more.

We appreciate your dedication, expertise, and teamwork!