On April 10th, we gathered to celebrate a man who has spent his life shining a spotlight on the giants of our region, and who stands as one of the greatest among them.
Mike Flynn, former publisher of the Puget Sound Business Journal, has spent more than 40 years telling the stories of business leaders, visionaries, and changemakers. He has been the voice behind the headlines, the steady hand behind the scenes, and a guiding force helping our community understand and celebrate its own growth.
Through Shoulders of Giants, Mike has interviewed some of the most influential leaders in the Puget Sound region. What has become clear over the years is this: Mike is the true Giant among them. His wisdom, humility, and gift for storytelling have made him a pillar of our community.
The afternoon was full of surprises, gathered at the Columbia Tower Club high above downtown Seattle, surrounded by the people whose stories Mike has championed for decades. It was a fitting setting for a man who has helped so many in this city see the best in one another.
Mike, thank you for being a voice of insight, a keeper of legacy, and a mentor to so many. On behalf of reSpace, the Columbia Tower Club, and everyone you have inspired, happy 85th birthday to one of the greatest Giants we know.
With admiration,
Katrina Eileen Romatowski
CEO and Founder, reSpace
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Mike Flynn?
Mike Flynn is the former publisher of the Puget Sound Business Journal. Over more than 40 years, he has told the stories of business leaders, visionaries, and changemakers across the region. Through his Shoulders of Giants series, he has interviewed many of the most influential figures in Puget Sound, becoming a respected pillar and mentor within the Seattle business community.
What is Shoulders of Giants?
Shoulders of Giants is Mike Flynn's interview series spotlighting influential leaders across the Puget Sound region. Over the years, he has sat down with some of the area's most consequential business and civic figures, capturing their stories and lessons. The series has become a celebrated record of the people who have shaped Seattle and the wider Puget Sound community.
What was the April 10th celebration for?
On April 10th, reSpace and the Columbia Tower Club hosted a surprise gathering to celebrate Mike Flynn's 85th birthday. Held at the Columbia Tower Club in downtown Seattle, the afternoon brought together leaders and friends whose stories Mike has championed for decades, honoring his decades of insight, mentorship, and storytelling across the region.
What is reSpace?
reSpace is a structured co-homeownership company based in Seattle. You own a private suite in a home in a premier neighborhood, plus a share of the common areas, for roughly what you would pay to rent a one-bedroom. Thoughtful technology and design turn a single home into a small, welcoming community of individual owners who each hold real ownership.
How does reSpace co-homeownership work?
With reSpace, a single premier-neighborhood home becomes a community of individual owners. Each resident owns a private suite, complete with amenities like a wet bar, and shares beautifully designed common areas. Our technology and design make shared living seamless, so you can own a place in a Seattle neighborhood you love at a price that fits real life.
Which Seattle neighborhoods does reSpace serve?
reSpace focuses on premier Seattle neighborhoods, placing homes in established, well-loved areas of the city. Each home is selected for its location and character, then designed so multiple owners can share it comfortably. The goal is simple: make true ownership in a great Seattle neighborhood reachable for more people, without giving up quality, design, or community.