Meet Ironton Capital
At Ironton Capital, our collective mission is to serve hard working individuals, offering support to grow their nest egg and secure a stable financial future through passive, diversified investing.
I’m Lon Welsh, former strategic consultant with Deloitte, then Arthur Andersen (Accenture), then owner and founder of Your Castle Real Estate, with over 700 Realtors and 4,800+ transactions ($2.5 billion) in 2022. Ironton Capital’s journey began in the world of financial consulting, where the thrill of finding solutions to help businesses grow was a driving force.
For nearly 20 years I have been teaching classes to help small investor screen and select homes and apartments to turn into profitable long-term rentals.
I’ve written over a dozen books on real estate investing and helped create a lot of millionaires over time. Yet, I noticed that for every one person in a class that would act and buy a rental, nineteen would not, being busy professionals that just didn’t have the time to diversify on their own.
Recognizing this unmet need for passive investors, we assembled a passionate team with diverse expertise in accounting, banking, investing, and client relations to serve the 95% of the people that want quality, investment-grade real estate in their portfolio but don’t want to be an active investor.
That said, our funds can also help active investors add investment-grade real estate into their portfolio. Often, they sell their rental and use the depreciation from our fund to offset most or all their capital gains. Over ten years, most active investors will create more wealth for their families and charitable interests than they would keeping their active rentals, and all while switching to passive investing.
And while investing is our passion, we have found that true fulfillment has always come from the familial bond with office staff and fostering growth in the real estate community. Supporting families facing adversity at Ronald McDonald House and contributing to The Boys and Girls Clubs of America reflects our commitment to making a meaningful impact and a positive difference in people’s lives.
Together, our goal is to create over $100 million of wealth for our investors over the next decade while building up our communities. We’re excited to share our expertise and this exciting journey with you.
Welcome to Ironton Capital,
Lon Welsh
Founder and Managing Partner
Ironton Capital
Meet Our General Partners & Investment Committee
Lon Welsh
Founder & Investment Committee
- 8+ years in strategy consulting:
Deloitte, Accenture - 20+ years of commercial RE
acquisition, development - 20%+ IRR over lifetime
- Founder / CEO largest independent Colorado brokerage, Your Castle RE,
750+ agents, 5,200+ annual deals,
$2+ billion annual sales; Exit to P.E. - Founder of First Alliance Title, large title and escrow company, Exit to Compass
- On Board of Directors for Denver Zoo, Boys and Girls Clubs Denver and the Denver Ronald McDonald House
Brent Guyor
CEO & Investment Committee
- 25+ years RE Acquisition, Development, Land Use across multiple states
- $1B+ in transactions successfully completed
- 20%+ IRR lifetime investment record
- 15+ years Owning & Managing Rental Properties
- 15+ years Licensed Real Estate Broker – State of CO
- VP of Acquisitions – Centex Homes, West Division
- Director of Finance – Intrawest, CO Region
- Accountant, KPMG, specializing in Mortgage Banking
Richard Landry
Investment Committee
- Experienced CFO, CIO, COO, & Head of Quantitative Research, underwriting, managing more than $3B across equities, real estate, debt, & credit products for hedge funds, PE funds, and public & private companies
- 10+ years of financial experience in private equity, corporate finance, hedge fund, & investment banking industries
- Extensive experience in quantitative research, risk modeling, portfolio construction, tactical asset allocation, bespoke multi-asset strategies
- Responsible for leading investment procurement & research at Ironton
Thomas Mahoney
Chief Financial Officer
Thomas (TJ) Mahoney is CFO at Ironton with 20 years of experience in Real Estate and Private Equity. He has demonstrated success in Fund Accounting, executing the implementation of new software systems, creating policies and procedures and building footnotes and financial statements.
An outgoing and personable collaborator who communicates well with colleagues and teams, he has been a key player in large scale organizations such as Blackstone, Apollo, and Toll Brothers and has demonstrated success at start-up companies.
TJ holds a BBA in Accounting and an MBA in Finance and received a certificate for completing Executive Education at The Wharton School (“The CFO: Becoming a Strategic Partner”). He has been building teams in a leadership role since 2017.
Renee Rini
Assistant Vice President,
Investor Relations
In May 2022, Renee joined Lon Welsh’s team as the very first employee of Ironton Capital, where she is also a Limited Partner and investor bringing a multitude of experience in all facets of real estate, including investments, private equity investments, commercial real estate appraising, development, construction, and property management.
Her passion for helping investors is central to her role at IC. Renee is committed to optimizing the investment experience for each client, ensuring their success through personalized attention and thoughtful guidance. Known for her results-oriented approach, Renee’s leadership is defined by her care, respect, and integrity in every interaction. She consistently delivers positive outcomes, leveraging her financial acumen and strategic insight to achieve the best possible results for her clients, providing unparalleled service to our investors.
Nick Elder
Director of Investor Relations
Nick began his career in pharmaceutical sales, promoting a billion-dollar anaphylaxis device, then moved to a Healthcare GPO where he was the National Account Manager for the Midwest territory generating $500M in annual contract revenue. He later led sales for a cannabinoid startup, expanding its client base by over 100 accounts. Simultaneously, he started investing in real estate, acquiring rentals and investing as a Limited Partner in various projects, gaining exposure to the Private Equity side of real estate.
In November 2022, Nick joined the Investor Relations team at Ironton Capital, helping grow the firm’s AUM from $30M to where it is today.
He has accumulated experience as both a Limited Partner and General Partner, being an investor in ten different funds/syndications and operating his own portfolio of 30 doors.
Joey Schneider
Investor Relations
Joey Schneider is an active & passive real estate investor, apartment syndicator, fix & flipper, single & multifamily rental owner, and successful leader. Graduating Texas Tech with bachelor’s degrees in business management & marketing, he completed an extensive leadership training program before launching into pharma industry sales, earning the prestigious President’s Club award three times.
Over this 20-year career, Joey’s love for real estate & investments grew. He immersed himself in the design & building of a home which gave him his first taste of success in home building & real estate. Beside helping Ironton investors fulfill their financial goals, Joey currently also manages his own multifamily and single-family properties portfolio.
Justin Castetter
Investor Relations
Justin Castetter hails from Zionsville, Indiana. He pursued his studies in Financial Management at Indiana University Bloomington, equipping himself with a solid foundation in finance.
As an independent insurance broker, Justin drew on his extensive background in insurance sales to offer tailored financial solutions to his clients. His expertise included guiding individuals through the intricacies of fixed and variable annuities, helping them make well-informed decisions for their financial future. By prioritizing transparency and client education, Justin aimed to build lasting relationships grounded in trust and mutual success.
Justin brings a wealth of experience and a keen understanding of client needs to his current role on the Investor Relations Team at Ironton Capital.
Evan Muffenbier
Investor Relations
Evan Muffenbier was born and raised in Portland, Oregon, and graduated from the University of Oregon. He is an accomplished and respected sales and corporate communications leader with a solid operations and customer relations background.
Evan has consistently been a top performer with over eight years of experience in private equity real estate. He has worked to build strong relationships with decision-makers, high-net-worth individuals, and family offices.
Evan enjoys working with investors to learn about their objectives and help find solutions for them to make sound investment decisions, allowing investors to accomplish their goals passively.
Contact Us
Please reach out with any questions you may have about Ironton Capital or any of our investment opportunities at support @ irontoncapital.com
