Operator-Led
by Design.
Stack Asset Group is built and run by operators who own and manage their own portfolios. Every partner on this team has real assets and real equity at stake, not just advisory experience.
We are vertically integrated across acquisitions, construction, and asset management, with a minimum 30% operator equity requirement on every deal we close.
$100M+
Assets Under Management
100%
Vertically Integrated
The Operating Team
The People Behind the Portfolio
Active operators with skin in every deal. This is the team on the other side of the table.
Gabe Johansen
President & Managing Partner
Gabe Johansen is a managing partner and President at Stack Asset Group. He brings deep experience across multifamily, retail, and office real estate. He owns a portfolio valued over $200M, totaling approximately 1,000 residential units and multiple commercial buildings. Gabe specializes in deal structuring, capital raising, and implementing operational systems that scale. Over the past three years, he has raised more than $25M from accredited investors and is known for combining investment sophistication with brokerage expertise. Gabe is widely regarded as a leading voice in commercial and multifamily real estate strategy.
Trevor Howard
CEO & Founder
Trevor Howard is a founder and the Chief Executive Officer at Stack Asset Group, where he leads the sourcing, underwriting, and structuring of multifamily and development deals across Oregon. With a background in engineering, Trevor previously managed large-scale government projects, including nuclear reactor structures and missile silos, bringing a sharp, analytical mindset to real estate. At age 28, he has built over a $40M portfolio spanning multiple asset types. Trevor is known for his ability to creatively structure complex transactions and co-hosts The Deal Junkies Podcast, where he shares insights with fellow real estate investors.
Dane McKinney
Chief Investment Officer
Dane McKinney is a founder and the Chief Investment Officer at Stack Asset Group. With a background in finance, Dane brings a deep understanding of investment strategy, capital structure, and creative dealmaking. At age 26, he has acquired a $30M portfolio, brokered over $50M in transactions during a down market, and helped raise over $5M from investors for value-add and ground-up projects. Known for his relationship-driven approach, Dane also co-hosts The Deal Junkies Podcast, where he shares insights from the front lines of real estate investing.
Marc Gallegos
Head of Operations & Construction
Marc Gallegos is a managing partner and the Head of Construction and Operations at Stack Asset Group. Over the past decade, he has funded more than $350M in residential mortgages, consistently developed 100+ multifamily units annually, and now manages a portfolio valued at over $80M. With a background in property management, lending, and construction, Marc brings a well-rounded operational perspective to the team. He remains focused on community impact and continues to lead development and value-add projects across the Willamette Valley.
Avari Ridgway
Director of Marketing
Avari Ridgway is the Marketing Director at Stack Asset Group, where she leads brand development, investor outreach, and digital strategy. With a Bachelor's in Marketing and an MBA, Avari combines academic insight with real-world execution, drawing from her background as a former collegiate athlete to bring energy and focus to everything she does. Her work has helped streamline investor communications, build scalable lead funnels, and position Stack as a standout in the investment space.
Ryan Brush
Head of Acquisitions
Ryan Brush is the Head of Acquisitions at Stack Asset Group. With a strong background in business development and national brand growth, Ryan brings expertise in sourcing, underwriting, and deal execution across multiple asset classes. Before joining Stack, he played a key role in scaling LivBar from a regional startup to a nationwide brand sold in all 50 states. At Stack, Ryan leads broker relations, oversees the acquisitions pipeline, and drives portfolio growth through disciplined underwriting and strategic market positioning across the Pacific Northwest.