We are a value-driven real estate investment company with a combined $10+ Billion track record of acquisition, structured finance, capital markets and asset management experience. Our mandate is to aggregate a portfolio of mission critical Industrial Outdoor Storage properties located in densely populated, supply constrained markets with high barriers to entry and low ongoing capital expenditures, and create value through strategic capital improvements, introducing technology, hands-on asset management and boots on the ground expertise. Our strategy allows investors the opportunity to invest in essential, cash-flowing assets alongside experienced operating partners.
The principals at Birddog have worked together in various capacities over the past 20 years, generating a track record that totaling more than $10 Billion in combined acquisition, development, asset management, and capital markets executions over that time. The principals’ earned their stripes at a number of well-known and respected firms in the commercial real estate and structured finance industries. The principals apply best practices gained from years in the industry to everything they do.
Brandon spearheads the execution of Birddog’s investment strategies. Brandon brings over 20 years and more than $2.5 billion in real estate investment, capital markets, and asset management expertise. Brandon’s deep Texas relationships and extensive ‘cradle-to-grave’ transaction experience across multiple real estate cycles allow him to source attractive, off-market investment opportunities and quickly analyze their viability as potential investments. Previously, Brandon served as Head of Acquisitions at Goldenrod Companies, where from 2020-2023 he originated over a dozen value-add and development investment opportunities. Brandon graduated from Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri where he played football and earned his degree in Business Administration.
Jon brings 24+ years of experience in all aspects of construction, ranging from field supervision to the executive level during previous tenure in general contracting, subcontracting, and owner rep. He has completed ground-up/redevelopment projects in most sectors, including healthcare, hospitality, multifamily, industrial, office, religious, and utilities. Jon will be responsible for managing the development and major capital improvement processes from concept to closeout in addition to advising on the constructibility, timing, and cost during the underwriting process. He has achieved certifications in LEED AP, CPC, and PMP. Jon has degrees in construction management (Oklahoma State) and organizational leadership (Texas A&M – Commerce).
As Head of Asset Management for Birddog, Josh leverages his 20+ years of commercial real estate finance and asset management experience to implement and execute customized business plans for each investment. Josh will oversee all closings, manage third parties, and oversee the implementation of the capital improvement plans. Josh previously worked in an asset management role at Goldenrod companies where he oversaw a portfolio of 10 assets across the southwest valued at more than $750 million; and Prescient, a contractor for the FDIC during the Great Recession, where he was responsible for the daily management and disposition of REO assets from failed financial institutions. As a commercial lender, Josh previously worked for JPMorgan Mortgage Capital, Countrywide Commercial Real Estate, Cantor Fitzgerald, and ACORE Capital, where he participated in the origination, underwriting, and closing of approximately $6 billion in capital markets transactions. Josh is a graduate of Austin College with a degree in Political Science where he was a 4-year letterman on the Basketball team.