Allisha
RISING STAR
The work was fast-paced and demanding, and Allisha thrived. But as the grind of office life set in, something was missing. The turning point came unexpectedly. A job opportunity at Morgan Stanley surfaced through LinkedIn, and Allisha made the leap into finance. It was a dramatic shift—trading steel-toed boots for tailored office attire—but it brought a renewed energy and an important lesson: no matter where life leads, you keep showing up. That unpredictability soon struck close to home. Her father was diagnosed with vasculitis which caused him to need a new kidney. He was placed on the transplant list, and when the call eventually came, the family had just 24 hours to get to Seattle. Allisha stepped up without hesitation, leaving her job to take over the family business while her dad focused on recovery. It was a defining period— one that underscored the strength of her family bond and her unwavering sense of responsibility. “When my dad got the call that meant my mom was going with him,” she reflects. “They needed me to run the family business while he was getting his kidney, so I quit my job at Morgan Stanley and ran the family business until they came back.” After her father recovered, Allisha and her husband found themselves at a crossroads: what’s next? They had recently sold their condo and built their own home—a journey that had
“I WANT TO BE IMPACTFUL FOR ANYONE WHO COMES ACROSS MY PATH. Allisha joined Jessie at Tanner Group Premier Real Estate and immediately felt at home in the role. The synergy, the shared values, and the sense of purpose clicked into place. It wasn’t just a job change—it was a calling. “It was an exciting time,” she says. “As things aligned it felt like this was really meant to be. I’m very grateful that he took me under his wing. That really pushed me to where I am today and where I think I’m going. It’s been really rewarding.” sparked something in her. Their real estate agent, Jesse, had left a lasting impression, and as Allisha reflected on what made her feel most fulfilled, the idea of real estate kept coming up. “We met up for coffee, and I figured that this is what I really want to do—help get people from A to B. So I made the leap and got my license in January 2022.” The early days were filled with learning, but Allisha’s background in construction gave her a powerful edge. Whether spotting land use challenges, navigating new construction projects, or identifying issues with easements, she brings unique insight that only comes from years in the field. Her experience—combined with her meticulous nature from estimating
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FROM DEEP ROOTS IN CONSTRUCTION TO FINDING MEANING IN REAL ESTATE
WRITTEN BY NICK INGRISANI
For Allisha, getting into real estate was a natural evolution—one shaped by years of hard work, deep family ties, and a knack for guiding people through life-changing transitions. Her story is rooted in the rugged landscape of Wasilla Valley, where she grew up surrounded by dirt, equipment, and the steady hum of excavation machinery. It’s here, alongside her parents in their excavation business, that Allisha’s foundation was set—not just for a career but for a life built on grit, resilience, and community. “I grew up digging in dirt with them,” she says. “That laid the foundation for where I am today.” After high school, Allisha didn’t hesitate to roll up her sleeves. She launched into a career in construction, joining Granite Construction and working her way up through the ranks. Over 11 years, she contributed to major heavy civil projects across Alaska, eventually stepping into a dual office role that blended management with accounting & estimating.
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