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

  • Curiosity

  • Creative Deal Structure

  • Collaboration

  • Customer Centric

  • Transparency

  • Vision Manifestation

EXPERIENCE THE ARC OF ASSET VALUE TRANSFORMATION

  • Curiosity

  • Creative Deal Structure

  • Collaboration

  • Customer Centric

  • Transparency

  • 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 Klamath, California

  • BA English

  • MA in Organization Management

  • Founded Belfiore Consulting (sold to Zonda in 2020) & Founded Dealmakers Conference

  • From Phoenix, Arizona

  • BS Accounting

  • Certified Public Accountant

  • 20 years of leadership positions in accounting

Michelle Byrne

  • 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

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 Tucson, AZ

  • Formal Training in Construction Management

  • 20 years in optimizing land entitlements

  • Previous ULI Member, Volunteered for ULI’s Urban Plan Project

  • From Tuscon, AZ

  • Formal Training in Construction Management

  • 20 years in optimizing land entitlements

  • Previous ULI Member, Volunteered for ULI’s Urban Plan Project

Andrea Sepulveda

Asset Management Director

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

Trusted Voices

  • "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

  • “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

  • “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

  • “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

  • "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

  • “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

  • "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

  • “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

  • "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.

  • “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

  • "We are an experienced team that is continually encouraged to collaborate, evolve and solve problems using deep insight."

    Andrea Sepulveda | Asset Management Director, Vaulter

  • “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

  • “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.

  • "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

  • "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

  • “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

  • 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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