Matt Donowho
Danny Newberry
Andrew Armour
PRINCIPAL
Matthew Donowho is a principal at Windvale Capital. He has over two decades of experience in various real estate ventures and private equity transactions, totaling over $500MM. Matthew has been involved in both residential and commercial real estate lending since 1997. Through founding several funds, he acquired over 1,400 home
PRINCIPAL
Matthew Donowho is a principal at Windvale Capital. He has over two decades of experience in various real estate ventures and private equity transactions, totaling over $500MM. Matthew has been involved in both residential and commercial real estate lending since 1997. Through founding several funds, he acquired over 1,400 homes in 12 states. To date, the fund’s initial equity investments have tripled, with assets reaching a value of over $110MM. Matthew is also a founding partner of Ancorian, a real estate development company based in Houston, Texas. Matthew’s responsibilities include overseeing investment strategy, securing debt and equity, and managing deal structures. Ancorian has completed or has under development projects valued at $275 MM. Matthew co-founded Vail Commercial Group, which focuses on deep value-add commercial investments.
Andrew Armour
Danny Newberry
Andrew Armour
PRINCIPAL
Andrew Armour is a principal at Windvale Capital. In addition to his role at Windvale, Andrew founded Winthrop Realty Group and oversees its principal and brokerage businesses. Prior to founding Winthrop, Andrew worked at PinPoint Commercial, Stream Realty Partners, and Caldwell Companies. He has developed more than $150 milli
PRINCIPAL
Andrew Armour is a principal at Windvale Capital. In addition to his role at Windvale, Andrew founded Winthrop Realty Group and oversees its principal and brokerage businesses. Prior to founding Winthrop, Andrew worked at PinPoint Commercial, Stream Realty Partners, and Caldwell Companies. He has developed more than $150 million of institutional real estate and transacted more than $50 million of deals for office, industrial, retail, land, and multifamily clients. Andrew has a BBA in finance from the University of Texas at Austin and a JD from South Texas College of Law Houston, where he graduated summa cum laude. He serves on the executive board of directors for Mission Centers of Houston and on the advisory board for Northeast Houston Disaster Recovery. Andrew is licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.
Danny Newberry
Danny Newberry
Danny Newberry
PRINCIPAL
Danny Newberry is a principal at Windvale Capital. In addition to his role at Windvale, Danny is the founde and president of Vail Commercial Group. Prior to starting VCG he built Value Investment Group into an integrated and successful commercial real estate investment firm. He has acquired more than 50 commercial properties t
PRINCIPAL
Danny Newberry is a principal at Windvale Capital. In addition to his role at Windvale, Danny is the founde and president of Vail Commercial Group. Prior to starting VCG he built Value Investment Group into an integrated and successful commercial real estate investment firm. He has acquired more than 50 commercial properties totaling over $150MM in transactional volume since its inception in 2008. Danny has acquired assets in more than a dozen states, across various asset classes including retail, industrial, office, medical, pad site developments, and multi-family. Mr. Newberry has developed unique acquisition strategies, sound portfolio management practices, debt and equity relationships, high-level partnerships, and the in-house property management operations for VCG’s portfolio.
Blake Warren
Yekta Pakdaman
Yekta Pakdaman
VICE PRESIDENT
Blake Warren is a vice president at Windvale Capital. Prior to joining Windvale, Blake worked in principal investment acquisitions for several private equity firms, commercial real estate brokerage for Stream Realty Partners and Caldwell Companies, and was a criminal defense attorney in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He has overs
VICE PRESIDENT
Blake Warren is a vice president at Windvale Capital. Prior to joining Windvale, Blake worked in principal investment acquisitions for several private equity firms, commercial real estate brokerage for Stream Realty Partners and Caldwell Companies, and was a criminal defense attorney in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He has overseen the acquisition of more than $25 million of assets and has transacted more than 2.5 million square feet of commercial real estate deals. Blake has a BA in Liberal Arts from the University of Arkansas and a JD from South Texas College of Law Houston. He played football in college and holds an inactive license to practice law in the State of Arkansas.
Yekta Pakdaman
Yekta Pakdaman
Yekta Pakdaman
VICE PRESIDENT
Yekta is a partner with VCG who specializes in project management.
With over 17 years of experience in design, construction, cost analysis and overall project controls, Yekta has proven ability to successfully lead complex projects. As VCG's lead in Texas, she is responsible for managing renovation projects, leasing, communic
VICE PRESIDENT
Yekta is a partner with VCG who specializes in project management.
With over 17 years of experience in design, construction, cost analysis and overall project controls, Yekta has proven ability to successfully lead complex projects. As VCG's lead in Texas, she is responsible for managing renovation projects, leasing, communication with brokers, tenants and other stakeholders at various stages of the stabilization process. As a VP at JLL, in various roles with Turner Construction, and as an Architectural Designer at reputable architectural firms, she designed and built commercial, educational, residential, Healthcare and Hospitality projects and managed over $100MM in project volume; Yekta has an MA from Harvard University and an MBA from Queens University. She is a LEED AP.
Sam Sammons
Yekta Pakdaman
Sam Sammons
VICE PRESIDENT
Sam Sammons is a Vice President at Windvale Capital. Prior to joining Windvale, Sam worked for Deloitte Tax, LP where he served as a senior associate in its private wealth division. Sam brings his attention to detail and thorough understanding of business practices to the Winthrop brokerage business, where he assists clie
VICE PRESIDENT
Sam Sammons is a Vice President at Windvale Capital. Prior to joining Windvale, Sam worked for Deloitte Tax, LP where he served as a senior associate in its private wealth division. Sam brings his attention to detail and thorough understanding of business practices to the Winthrop brokerage business, where he assists clients in achieving optimal outcomes for their commercial real estate needs. Sam graduated from Bryant University with a BS and MPA in Accounting. He played football in college.