Michael is Founder and Managing Partner of Vault Partners, where he leads the firm’s investment strategy, development, and capital formation. Michael has extensive experience in industrial real estate development and investment, with a focus on identifying opportunities, structuring investments, and developing institutional-quality industrial assets.

Michael is also Co-Founder and CEO of Wally’s, the “Home of the Great American Road Trip,” where he leads the company’s growth and expansion.

Earlier in his career, Michael led real estate for Crane Worldwide Logistics and practiced real estate law at Seyfarth Shaw. Michael is a member of YPO Space City.

• BA, University of Texas at Austin
• JD, Tulane University Law School
• MBA, Tulane University A.B. Freeman School of Business

Matthew focuses his efforts on legal, deal sourcing and development. Matthew joined Vault from The Friedkin Group where he served as Legal Counsel for Gulf States Toyota, Inc., exclusive distributor for Toyota vehicles and parts in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi. While at Gulf States Toyota, Inc., Matthew managed legal aspects associated with real estate purchases and dealership construction throughout Gulf State’s five state region. Matthew began his career as a commercial litigator at Crady, Jewett, McCulley and Houren, LLP before moving to Locke Lord, LLP, both in Houston, Texas. At both firms Matthew’s practice included a substantial focus on real estate disputes, purchase-sale agreement and landlord-tenant related.

BA, Hamilton College
JD. Albany Law School

Josh’s focus includes acquisition, deal sourcing, and financial management of the company’s portfolio. Prior to joining Vault Partners, Josh has experience working on the development, acquisition, and management of a variety of asset classes throughout the United States. Most recently, Josh was a managing partner of a 400k SF industrial portfolio. He started his career at Goldman Sachs where he worked as an asset manager for the firm’s Whitehall Funds. He continued his career at Fortress Investment Group where he helped grow and manage the firm’s 100+ property senior living portfolio. After moving to Houston in 2016, Josh led the underwriting and acquisition process for M-M Properties’ operating office portfolio.

• BA, University of Texas at Austin

TJ’s focus includes acquisition, deal sourcing, asset management, and brand development. Prior to joining Vault Partners, TJ has experience working in retail & industrial brokerage in New York City and throughout the United States. Most recently, TJ was an Associate Director at Newmark, where he constructed real estate strategies for Tenants expanding their network of logistics facilities, negotiated letters of intent, and oversaw lease negotiations. He led the Tri-State area expansion for goPuff, completing over 30+ deals on their behalf. TJ started his career in real estate at Robert K. Futterman & Associates (RKF), the #1 retail brokerage firm in the country at the time. Some of his clients included Hines, Taconic Investment Partners, New York Presbyterian Hospital, XIN Development, Union Square Hospitality Group, and CVS Pharmacy.

BA in Economics, Trinity College

Natalie’s focus includes property management, vendor contract negotiation, and operational development. Prior to joining the Vault team, Natalie co-founded 4WARD Energy Solutions, an energy consulting firm in Houston, Texas where she managed special projects, program management, and regulatory compliance. Before 4WARD Energy Solutions, Natalie was an administrator for the legal and insurance departments at Crane Worldwide Logistics, where she led the development of its international, corporate insurance program.

BA, University of Houston