About Us

We create places that encourage creativity and human interaction. Here you will find intentionally designed coworking spaces for how you want to work, whether you need to focus, collaborate, or break free from the isolation of WFH. The Pioneer Collective spaces are home to entrepreneurs, artists, small business owners, consultants, freelancers, remote workers, students and small teams.

Industries represented 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

origin Story

After logging work hours in uninspiring office parks, cramped apartments, coffee shops, and shared workspaces, Audrey and Chris Hoyt became believers in the value of coworking and started building The Pioneer Collective in 2014. They wanted to make accessible the quality work environments previously only attainable by large, established companies. TPC members have access enterprise-grade modern technology, thoughtfully designed workspace, highly trained staff, and the opportunity for human interaction that can be lost with the shift to remote work.

Our Team

Jamie H. | 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, or doing yoga.  She also loves to travel.  Her favorite places to visit are Slovenia, the Czech Republic, and Vietnam. Say hi when you see her around the spaces!

Ember G. | She/her | Sr. Community Manager - Ballard

Ember spent the first 10 years of her career working with people in crisis when she decided to join TPC in hopes of building a more long term community. When she’s not at home snuggling with her dog or kissing her plants, you can find her hanging out by a body of water or hyping up her partner while he sings karaoke. Ember enjoys deep conversations and having a good laugh.

Cameron C. | He/him | Community Manager - Tacoma

Cameron enjoys spending his time outside of work hanging out with family and friends. He can often be found at local breweries or coffee shops around Tacoma. He also enjoys making coffee as a hobby. He loves to travel and has done mission work in the Philippines, interned in South Korea, and studied abroad in Europe. Cam thoroughly enjoys meeting new people and sharing experiences.

Tristan H. | He/him | Community Manager - Belltown

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.

Laura S. | She/her | Operations Associate

Laura works on the Ops Team in Seattle. She comes from a varied background - a former circus performer, current dancer, occasional freelance writer, and a longtime lover of coworking spaces. You'll see her bopping around both Belltown and Ballard. 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!

Kinsey F. | She/her | Operations Associate

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.

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 Audrey and their three kids.

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.