About Us

Great people make for great workplaces

TPC is a local company, built to serve local companies. We have grown organically over ten years in business without raising outside capital. That independence has allowed us to focus on hiring the best people and providing the best workspaces in the Pacific Northwest.

We create spaces that encourage creativity and human interaction. In practice, that means intentionally designed coworking spaces for the modern workday, whether you need to focus, collaborate, or break free from the isolation of WFH.

Industries represented in our member base include:

  • UX/UI design

  • Aerospace

  • Graphic design

  • Digital and fine arts

  • Web and software development

  • Filmmaking

  • Information Technology

  • Engineering

  • Publishing

  • Architecture

  • Agriculture & forestry

  • Marketing & PR

  • Music

  • Academia

  • Computer engineering

  • Logistics and distribution

  • Advertising

  • Non-profits

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Our origin story

After years of working in bland office parks, cramped apartments, and coffee shops, Audrey and Chris Hoyt became believers in the value of coworking and started building The Pioneer Collective in 2014. They wanted to give entrepreneurs and freelancers access to the quality workspaces previously only available to large companies. From day one, every TPC space has been built to balance premium design, modern technology, supportive, skilled staff, and human connection.

Our team

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JamieH. | She/her | Chief Revenue Officer

Jamie is an adventure-loving Iowan who has made her way to the Pacific Northwest.  After receiving her bachelor's degree in biology from Iowa State, she worked in a variety of industries from coffee to technology.  Through each experience, Jamie realized she had a passion for building communities and bringing people together, which ultimately brought her to The Pioneer Collective.  In her free time, you can find Jamie hanging out with her pup, playing soccer, or watching Bravo.  She also loves to travel.  Her favorite places to have visited are Slovenia, the Czech Republic, and Vietnam. Say hi when you see her around the spaces!

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Tristan H. | He/him | Sr. Community Manager - Ballard

Tristan was born and raised in California and has recently started to build his foundation here in Seattle. He really enjoys cooking, eating, listening to music, and going to the Ballard breweries. His family and friends are a huge priority and he always looks forward to spending time with them. He loves animals as much as he loves people, which is evident, as you can catch him in the corner with a dog or cat at any social gathering. One of Tristan's daily challenges is to try and make someone genuinely smile.

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Laura S. | She/her | Community Manager - Belltown

Laura is the Belltown Community Manager. She comes from a varied background - a former circus performer, current dancer, occasional freelance writer, and a longtime lover of coworking spaces. Outside of work, you might find her rock climbing or paddle boarding, or more likely at home trying to perfect her apartment's decor. She looks forward to meeting you!

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Kinsey F. | She/her | Operations Associate - Tacoma

Kinsey works on the Ops Team at TPC Tacoma. When not at work, she enjoys spending as much time as she can with her husband and children. She is passionate about fitness, love walking her boxer, Hattie, and relish being outdoors in the sun. On days when she can’t get outside, you’ll often find her listening to music on her record player, laughing along with her favorite podcasts, or hanging out with her friends.

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Christopher Hoyt | He/him | Founder, CEO

Chris grew up in the Pacific Northwest and has spent the majority of his life in Seattle. He attended the University of Washington where he obtained a finance degree from the Foster School of Business. In his early twenties, Chris began building websites for companies while traveling in Central America and Europe. This was his first experience with entrepreneurship. He worked at Microsoft as an analyst and marketer before founding TPC with Audrey in 2014. Chris oversees all day-to-day management, sales, systems, and operations for TPC. He enjoys playing sports, skiing, building, and playing with his three kids.

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Audrey Morton Hoyt | She/her | Founder, CFO & Head of Design

Born and raised in Seattle, WA, Audrey graduated from the University of Washington with a B.S. in Economics and International Relations. She obtained her securities license while working at a boutique municipal bond firm before becoming a Financial Consultant at D.A. Davidson. Her entrepreneurial drive and interest in real estate and design led her to leave the investment industry in 2014 to start The Pioneer Collective.  Audrey is passionate about the arts and has studied sculpture, architecture, interior design, furniture design, and woodworking. She has served on the Pioneer Square Preservation Board. When not working, Audrey stays active playing outside and raising three young children.