About Us
At Vaulter, our commitment is to foster curiosity, collaboration, and transparency as we energetically pursue creative deal structures across all real estate asset classes. Our aim is to empower investors to experience the arc of asset value transformation and get in the jump where a high bar has been set by history.
VAULTER’S BRAND PROMISE
From Phoenix, Arizona
BA Philosophy
MBA Finance, Marketing
Urban Land Institute, National Council Member
PARTNERS
Auggie Gomez
Principal Partner & CEO
From Hudson, Quebec
BA in Economics, Political Science
Graduate Studies in Public Administration
Author: Transforming Dirt Into Gold
From Hudson, Quebec
BS in Economics, Political Science
Masters Public Administration
Author: Transforming Dirt Into Gold
From Phoenix, Arizona
BA Philosophy
MBA Finance, Marketing
Urban Land Institute, National Council Member
Ron McRae
Founding Partner
EXPERIENCE THE ARC OF ASSET VALUE TRANSFORMATION
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Curiosity
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Creative Deal Structure
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Collaboration
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Customer Centric
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Transparency
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Vision Manifestation
EXPERIENCE THE ARC OF ASSET VALUE TRANSFORMATION
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Curiosity
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Creative Deal Structure
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Collaboration
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Customer Centric
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Transparency
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Vision Manifestation
Leadership Team
From Klamath, California
BA English
MA in Organization Management
Founded Belfiore Consulting (sold to Zonda in 2020) & Founded Dealmakers Conference
Jim Belfiore
Sr. VP of Operations
From Phoenix, Arizona
BS Accounting
Certified Public Accountant
20 years of leadership positions in accounting
Michelle Byrne
Chief Financial Officer
From Birmingham, MI
BA Finance
J.D.
Member of the State Bar of AZ since 1998; Past service on the Exec. Council Real Property Section
Adrian Gough
General Counsel
From Klamath, California
BA English
MA in Organization Management
Founded Belfiore Consulting (sold to Zonda in 2020) & Founded Dealmakers Conference
From Montreál, Quebec
B.Com in Finance, MBA in Finance and Real Estate
Founded U-Rite Technologies, a leading CRE underwriting software
Tim Keenan
From Phoenix, Arizona
Alumni of ASU
Years of experience in development and entitlement across the western United States
From Birmingham, MI
BA Finance
J.D.
Member of the State Bar of AZ since 1998; Past service on the Exec. Council Real Property Section
From Phoenix, Arizona
BS Accounting
Certified Public Accountant
20 years of leadership positions in accounting
VP of Asset Management
From Phoenix, Arizona
Alumni of ASU
Years of experience in development and entitlement across the western United States
Stephen Paek
Advisor, Investments
& Capital
From Montreal, Quebec
B.Com in Finance, MBA in Finance and Real Estate
Founded U-Rite Technologies, a leading CRE underwriting software
Get In The Jump
Vaulter’s energetic approach to real estate investing begins with curiosity.
We consider all real estate asset classes when studying the economics of sub-markets and trends in consumer and end user drivers.
However, not all real estate asset classes move in the same direction at the same time. In fact, some move inversely to one another (retail vs industrial over the last decade).
Therefore, broad exposure to various asset classes, land optimization and awareness of consumer nuance is more important than ever.
Vaulter Advantages:
Well-located assets across TX, AZ, CA, CO
Attention to niche markets & opportunities
Thoughtful adaptations to land use
Strategic phasing and dispositioning
Patient partners with long-term view
Sophisticated &
Diversified Investor Base
75%
Repeat
Investors
$6.7 Million
Avg. Invested Capital per
Active Investor
Trusted Voices
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"Ron and Auggie have successfully navigated through good times and bad times over the past several years on all asset classes. They have done a phenomenal job for their partners. We look forward to seeing what our dynamic market has to offer in the future."
Nate Nathan | Principal, Nathan & Associates
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“Vaulter brings the discipline to land development that you would expect from such an experience. They are in tune with the market demands and know how to deliver thoughtful projects across multiple asset classes. “
Justin Esayian | Senior VP, Hoffman Company
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“The Vaulter values are behavioral patterns that investors express when they speak about the company. The behaviors became the culture, stabilizing both people and assets amidst industry disruptors. These values are part of every investment story.”
Michelle Mace | Principal, M3B
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“Vaulter is thoughtful about managing risk, sensitive to downside, and responsive. They move quickly and diligently, while being mindful of broader investment goals.”
Andrew Dubill | Principal, Avanti Properties Group
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"Vaulter is agile and has skills that go beyond mainstream. They have executed many complex entitlement projects adding value to the land and returns to their investors. I've done business with them for decades, admiring how they have wisely navigated all points of the real estate cycles."
Greg Vogel | Principal, Land Advisors Organization
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“Curiosity is non-negotiable. It ensures that we consistently seek to identify and capitalize on value dislocation. Pairing curiosity with vision across real estate asset classes and innovative deal structures — this is what sets us apart.”
Augustine H. Gomez | Principal Partner & CEO, Vaulter
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"Vaulter has a knack for finding undervalued land and giving it direction. They are easy to work with and we value them as a strategic partner."
Bob Agahi | Founding Partner, Creation RE+PE
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“Ron and I have always shared a passion for real estate. I’ve invested in some 35 deals with Vaulter and its associated companies over three decades’’.
Bill Kujat | Private Investor
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"We have known Ron and Auggie over many years and have made numerous investments with them. Their understanding of the local real estate markets has enabled us to achieve superior returns and minimize investment risk. We continue to make new investments with Vaulter and really value the relationship."
Kevin Wilson | President, Kramer Wilson Company, Inc.
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“I’ve been doing business with Vaulter for over 20+ years. Vaulter finds value during times when other similar organizations decided to not be active. Going against the grain and being proactive, Vaulter added value to each project and reaped the rewards of their foresight.”
Dan Baldwin | Land Broker, Nathan & Associates
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"We are an experienced team that is continually encouraged to collaborate, evolve and solve problems using deep insight."
Andrea Sepulveda | Asset Management Director, Vaulter
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“Over the last 25 years we have sustained a relationship with Vaulter as they identify real estate opportunities and consistently add value thru entitlements and engineering while continuing to enhance professional partnerships with community leaders.”
Scott Lenz | Principal, United Engineering Group
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“I have experienced their skill and determination to bring my projects to fruition. Vaulter thrives on innovative projects to make profits often overlooked by others. Thank you for 50 years and here’s to 50 more!”
Tim Alexander | President, TXS Painted Skye, LLC.
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"I consider myself fortunate to have known Ron for over 40 years. First as his accountant in Vancouver, then as a friend in Phoenix. Ron, like the Phoenix, rises above the ashes. He is a dedicated family man, and a generous donor to worthy causes. His integrity in business dealings remains paramount."
David Reesor | Co-Author of Predator & International Wildlife Photographer
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"As an investor for over 33 years, I put my trust in Vaulter. Transparency, honesty, and ethical business practices are important to me and Vaulter never disappoints."
Alex Estay | Investor & GM, Infiniti Mission Viejo
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“We’ve been in the real estate industry for over four decades now, and the secret to our longevity is plain and simple: We’ve been honest and transparent about our dealings and put our investors on a pedestal. We thoroughly enjoy engaging our extensive network and vast resources in service of our investors.”
Ron McRae | Founding Partner, Vaulter
Vaulter in the News
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Building the Future: High Plains Blvd. breaks ground
June 9, 2025
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In Memory of Andrea Sepulveda
January 8, 2025
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Mountain View Ranch Video
November 2024
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Whitt Ranch Closing Announcement
November 2024
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Mountain View Ranch Plat Announcement
June 2024
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Mountain View Estates Closing Announcement
June 21, 2024
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Pinal County Platted & Engineered Lot Closing Announcement
April 30, 2024
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Auggie Gomez Named as PCDS 2024 Alumnus of the Year
April 16, 2024
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Newmark Completes Sale of Fully Occupied, Newly Built Industrial Asset in Haltom City, Tx
January 3, 2024
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Mattamy Homes buys 85 Acres in Arizona's San Tan Valley for $20.56M
May 13, 2021
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McRae Gomez Companies is now 'Vaulter'
October 2023
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Coolidge Gateway Manor - Lot Closing Announcement
June 21, 2024