After 20 years of management and operations, plus nearly four decades in the
seat of a big rig, Brian Vieira made a tight right career turn.

Vieira has joined Merit Properties Inc. as a new broker, bringing the Merit staff
to nine.

Last year Vieira found himself “available for new opportunities” and turned his
attention to obtaining a broker’s license – a feat that culminated in passing
both exams in December.

Vieira met with Merit owner David Lythgoe in late summer last year to discuss
possibly joining his firm.

“I liked him immediately,” Vieira said. “I’m thankful to Dave for taking me
under his wing as it were, and getting me started. My father owned a real
estate company when I was growing up, so I suppose it’s always been in the
blood. Helping others has always made me happy so this too was a motivator
to get my license.”

Lythgoe noted that all Merit brokers live, work, and play on the Mountain
when commenting on bringing Vieira aboard. “Brian will be working with
buyers and sellers here, as well as Sandy, Gresham, Portland and suburbs
east of Portland.”

Phyllis Vieira, Brian’s wife of 35 years, also works on the Mountain.
“Now we both have that great commute,” Vieira said. “I look forward to
helping my neighbors as well as those that would like to join our little
community finding that just-right home or property.”

Vieira can be reached at 925-464-3930 or email at
brian@mountainmanproperties.com.

Merit Properties office is located at Hoodland Park Plaza next to Thriftway. For
more information, principal broker David Lythgoe can be reached at 503-622-
3141.