Shawn Seaman joined Hoffman & Associates in 2001, and as President, leads the strategic vision, overall management and corporate affairs for the company across all divisions and regions. Guided by his expertise and passion, Shawn fosters a culture of innovation and excellence that has made Hoffman & Associates a nationally recognized industry leader. Prior to being named President, Shawn led development and acquisitions for the company, including the development of the $3.6 billion, mixed-use waterfront neighborhood in Washington DC, The Wharf.

Over the past three decades, Shawn has realized over two dozen catalytic neighborhood projects in DC, Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina. He has more than 30 years of experience in real estate development, urban design, town planning, architecture and retail strategy, with projects throughout the United States totaling over $6 billion.

Shawn is an active member of ULI where he currently serves on the ULI Public Private Product Council and the ULI Washington Advisory Council. He is a board member of the Washington DC Economic Partnership and serves on the DC Developer Roundtable.

Shawn graduated from the University of Miami with a degree in Architecture and the University of Pennsylvania with a master’s degree in Architecture and Urban Design as well as a Certificate in Real Estate Design and Development in conjunction with The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Shawn is a registered architect in the state of Florida and the District of Columbia.