Seattle Industrial Property Manager Brings Creative Passion to Life While Serving His Community
Seattle-based associate property manager Matt Acuña manages industrial properties and distribution facilities for Link Logistics while pursuing an unexpected creative passion: 3D printing. From crafting intricate gaming costumes to supporting charitable work at children's hospitals, Matt's hobby showcases his technical skills and community commitment—all while he supports Pacific Northwest warehouse and logistics real estate operations.
How long have you worked at Link Logistics and what's your role?
Matt: I started on the Link Parks property management team and in January 2025 transitioned to managing industrial properties for Link Logistics in Seattle. The portfolio is about 10 times bigger than what I was handling before. I just hit my seven-year work anniversary, starting with my time at PS Business Parks in 2018 before we were acquired by Link Logistics in 2022. It's been an exciting challenge working with warehouse and distribution center operations across the region.
Tell us about your 3D printing hobby.
Matt: It started at a gaming convention in early 2024 when I met a Halo costume group. As someone who's been playing Halo for 20 years, I was blown away seeing these incredibly detailed suits of armor. When I learned they were 3D printed, I was hooked. I never thought of myself as artistic or creative, but this hobby has completely changed that.
What was your first major 3D printing project?
Matt: I created my own Halo Spartan armor—a replica of my actual in-game customizations. I started with a small printer and had to print my helmet in six separate pieces. I taught myself precision sanding and other techniques to get professional results. Eventually, I upgraded to larger equipment that could handle marathon three-day printing sessions for bigger pieces.
Beyond costumes, how else do you use 3D printing?
Matt: I do a lot of household projects. When our family vacuum didn't have a way to hold the button down the way we wanted, I printed a custom solution. I've made genre tag hangers for my wife's bookshelf and countless other practical fixes around the house.
Tell us about your charitable work with 7th Corps.
Matt: I'm part of 7th Corps, a nonprofit Halo-focused cosplay community dedicated to outreach and charity work. We do events at children's hospitals, which has been incredibly meaningful. What started as a personal hobby has evolved into a way to bring joy to kids and give back to the community while sharing something we're all passionate about.
What have you learned from combining industrial property management with creative pursuits?
Matt: Both require problem-solving and attention to detail, just in different ways. Whether I'm managing warehouse facilities in Seattle or troubleshooting a 3D printing challenge, it's about finding solutions and delivering results. The discipline I've developed through 3D printing—patience, precision, learning new technical skills—definitely translates into how I approach industrial property management.
