Forging the Path

Dax T.S. Mitchell

Principal and Co-founder

Mr. Mitchell brings a wealth of experience to the real estate investment field, with a successful track record spanning 25 years in commercial real estate development and ownership. As a proud 7th generation Texan, he values his roots and maintains strong connections to his community. Mr. Mitchell is an engaged alumnus of Culver Military Academy in Culver, IN, as well as the University of Texas at Austin, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History. Holding an active California Brokers License, he is well-versed in the intricacies of the industry. Outside of work, Mr. Mitchell enjoys the tranquility of his ranch in Texas, where he resides with his wife and three children.

Andrew Gi

Principal and Co-founder

Mr. Gi is a seasoned investor and valuation expert with 20 years of experience in the real estate industry. He holds an active California broker’s license, along with the prestigious CCIM and MAI designations. Additionally, Mr. Gi is an approved instructor for the Appraisal Institute, demonstrating his deep knowledge and expertise in the field. Before co-founding MAG Capital Partners in 2015, he specialized in complex valuations of unconventional developments, mixed-use properties, and niche and special-use assets as an MAI Appraiser. Mr. Gi earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Architecture from the University of California, Berkeley. Outside of work, he is dedicated to his family, church, and community, making a positive impact in California and beyond.

Neil Wahlgren

Partner, Capital Markets

Mr. Wahlgren brings over 20 years of leadership experience in operations and capital markets. Before joining MAG Capital Partners in 2019, he led a Bay Area real estate investment firm, overseeing the acquisition of approximately $500 million in income-producing commercial real estate. He is a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy and has piloted the C-130 in both the Air Force and Navy, accumulating 2500 flight hours and serving on combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. Mr. Wahlgren holds a Bachelor of Science in Operations Research from the Air Force Academy and an MBA from Texas A&M. He resides in San Francisco, CA with his wife and son.

Steven Sigfusson

Partner, Corporate Acquisitions

Mr. Sigfusson plays a key role at MAG Capital Partners, overseeing corporate acquisitions as well as serving as the current CEO of Richie Automotive and Managing Director of Superior Concrete, both portfolio companies of MAGCP. His extensive experience and expertise have greatly contributed to the success of these ventures. Prior to joining our team in early 2021, Mr. Sigfusson held the position of CEO at Gamma Aerospace, a renowned manufacturer of aerospace and defense components. During his tenure at Gamma, he demonstrated exceptional leadership skills, driving the overall strategy, managing the P&L, cultivating customer relationships, fostering organic growth, executing M&A activities, overseeing capital expenditures, and assembling a high-performing leadership team. Before his time at Gamma, Mr. Sigfusson served as a Director at Ashland Capital Partners, a private equity firm specializing in the growth of companies in the lower-middle market. His responsibilities at Ashland included managing the firm’s operations, originating new investment opportunities, conducting due diligence, structuring deals, executing transactions, and overseeing portfolio management. Mr. Sigfusson earned a Bachelor of Science degree from William Jewell College and holds an MBA from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University. His exceptional academic background has complemented his practical experience, making him a valuable asset to our team.

Josh Hickman

President, Facilities and Construction

Mr. Hickman is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Construction and Facilities Management at MAG Capital Partners. With over 28 years of experience in the construction industry, he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his role. Before joining the company in 2016, Mr. Hickman owned a successful commercial contracting firm based in Sacramento, CA. His clients included notable organizations such as Pan Pacific Retail Properties (REIT), Kennedy Wilson Properties (NYSE: KW), Ravel Properties, County of Sacramento, El Dorado County, and Stafford King Wiese Architects.

Mr. Hickman pursued his studies in structural engineering and construction management at Sacramento State University. He currently resides between Lake Tahoe and Sacramento with his wife and three daughters.

Drew Wahlgren

Managing Director, Capital Markets

Mr. Wahlgren serves as the Vice President of Capital Markets at MAG Capital Partners, where he oversees both equity and lending relationships. He joined the company in 2019 following a successful 8-year tenure as a risk analyst and program manager at Liberty Mutual Insurance. Mr. Wahlgren holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from California State University at Hayward. He resides in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metro area with his wife and three children, and enjoys spending quality time outdoors with his family.

Russell O’Brien

Managing Director, Strategic Markets

Mr. O’Brien brings over 28 years of experience in investment management. At MAG, he focuses on nurturing strategic relationships with investors. His prior roles include serving as Senior Solutions Director at Aberdeen Standard Investments, co-founding Nu Paradigm Investment Partners, and holding senior positions at FLAG Capital Management, Russell Investments, and Credit Suisse. He holds a BA in social/psychology from Tufts University and is a registered attorney in the state of Massachusetts, having earned his JD from Suffolk University Law School. Mr. O’Brien resides in Boston and takes pride in being the father of Harrison O’Brien, who also played baseball for Tufts University.

Amanda Brown

Director, Capital Markets

Mrs. Brown joined MAG Capital Partners in 2022 as the Director of Capital Markets, bringing with her 20 years of experience in real estate sales and education. Before venturing into real estate, she held positions as a college professor and worked in the publishing industry. Mrs. Brown holds a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Texas A&M University and a Master’s in Education from National University. She also holds an active California real estate license.

Currently residing in Laguna Beach, California, Mrs. Brown lives with her husband and children.

Amanda Oelrich

Director, Capital Markets

Mrs. Oelrich joined the MAG Capital Partners team in 2022, bringing with her a 22-year career in sales and consulting. Previously, she served as a voluntary benefits subject matter expert at Brown and Brown, where she worked with numerous Fortune 500 companies. Prior to that, Mrs. Oelrich held the position of Assistant Vice President/Account Executive at Aon, focusing on consulting, building relationships, and ensuring client satisfaction.

Mrs. Oelrich holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Latin Business from the University of Texas. She resides in Austin with her husband and two children.

John Dehn

Vice President, Risk & Credit

Mr. Dehn brings extensive experience in underwriting middle market credits, particularly in the private equity and commercial real estate sectors. He joined MAG Capital Partners in 2020, following his role as a Director at Zillow (NASDAQ: ZG). Prior to Zillow, Mr. Dehn served as the Team Leader of Credit Underwriting at STORE Capital (NYSE: STOR) in Scottsdale, Arizona. During his time at STORE, he successfully underwrote and closed over $2.5 billion in single tenant sale leasebacks.

Before his tenure at STORE, Mr. Dehn gained valuable experience in financial reporting and audits at VEREIT (NYSE: VER), and earlier in his career, he worked as an auditor at both American Express (NYSE: AXP) and Brown & Brown Insurance. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Arizona at Tucson.

Scott Minkowsky

Vice President, Corporate Risk

Mr. Minkowsky leads underwriting and risk advisory at MAG Capital Partners for middle market real estate and operating companies. Prior to joining the firm in 2021, he worked as a Senior Credit Analyst at STAG Industrial (NYSE: STAG) for over 7 years, assessing tenant credit risk and conducting financial analysis. He also gained experience at State Street (NYSE: STT) overseeing loan and structured product accounting.

Mr. Minkowsky holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of Maine and an MBA from the Boston College Graduate School of Management. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).

Vanessa Kemp

Vice President, Operations

Ms. Kemp serves as Vice President of Operations and supports the daily responsibilities of both the executive and investor relations teams. Prior to joining MAG Capital Partners in 2018, she oversaw the daily management of 1000 multifamily units across Texas, Oklahoma and California for 8 years for a private Los Angeles based real estate firm. Ms. Kemp resides in Dallas, TX with her two daughters.

Karl Semancik Jr.

Director, Acquisitions

Mr. Semancik Jr.  joined MAG Capital Partners in 2023 as Director of Acquisitions after 8 years as a Director at Angelo Gordon focusing on origination, underwriting and structuring for the firm’s net lease real estate strategy. Prior to Angelo Gordon, he interned with the Auditing Division at Deloitte & Touché, as well as the Cornell Investment Office. Karl received a Bachelor of Science in Applied Economics and Management from The Dyson School at Cornell University.

Christa Ting

Senior Controller

Prior to joining MAG Capital Partners in 2020, Mrs. Ting held accounting positions in New York City at Rothstein Kass, Clarion Partners, Northstar Asset Management and Anbau Enterprises. She is a Certified Public Accountant with over 10 years experience in the financial services and real estate industries. Mrs. Ting received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Northeastern University, Boston, MA and resides in Connecticut with her husband and daughters.

Gilberto Herrera

Controller

Mr. Herrera is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of business experience, specializing in tax and accounting for 12 years. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from California State University, Fullerton. Gilberto currently resides in Las Vegas, Nevada with his wife and three sons.

Melissa Moss

Controller

Ms. Moss joined MAG Capital Partners in 2022 after working at Whitley Penn LLP, where she focused on the MAGCP tax advisory account. With 10 years of experience in the public accounting industry, she holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Western Governors University and a Bachelor of Science in Management and HR from Park University, Missouri. Ms. Moss has served on the Board of Directors for Mid-Cities Supporters of SafeHaven for 5 years, including two years as President and three years as Treasurer. She is also a registered IRS Enrolled Agent, the highest qualification a civilian can receive from the IRS. Ms. Moss resides in Fort Worth, TX with her son and daughter.

Tara Trigg

Senior Accountant

An accomplished professional with an outstanding 26-year accounting career, Ms. Trigg brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her role as the Senior Accountant. Previously, she worked at a solar company overseeing the accounting department, managing daily accounting operations, optimizing financial procedures, and putting cost-effective plans into place. Before that, she worked for a respectable accounting firm where she earned the organization numerous 5-star reviews by providing outstanding bookkeeping services and developing strong client relationships. When she’s not working, Ms. Trigg likes to spend time with her family in Austin, Texas.

Emily Risley

Director, Operations

Prior to joining MAG Capital Partners, Mrs. Risley spent many years supporting Executive teams in the private and public sectors in day-to-day operations and leading strategic initiatives, including 5 successful years at RealPage, Inc. Prior to that, she served 6 years in the Army Reserves as a Human Resources Specialist while furthering her civilian administrative career. Born and raised in Central Texas, Emily is a former rodeo queen with humble country roots. Today, she lives in Waco, TX with her husband and two kids. She loves to play tennis and spends her free time reading.