Henry Russell - Founder, Managing Partner

Henry brings over 15 years of experience in real estate investing and founded RFC Capital in 2020. As a veteran-owned multifamily owner/operator based in San Diego, RFC Capital goes beyond just profits. Henry's mission from the start has been twofold: to create lasting wealth through passive multifamily real estate ownership and to actively address the growing affordable housing crisis that affects so many.

Before launching RFC Capital, Henry served as an officer in the U.S. Navy, where he was the Navigator and Boarding Officer on the USS Underwood (FFG-36). He was later selected as the Officer in Charge of Riverine Squadron Three, Detachment 1. After completing multiple combat tours in Iraq and abroad, Henry transitioned to the investment world, joining Samuel James Limited in Baltimore, MD. There, he helped manage private investments in both public and private sectors. Henry is also the Founder and Managing Partner of his own construction and property management companies.

In addition to his professional accomplishments, Henry is a highly successful football coach. Under his leadership, the St. Frances Academy football team was ranked in the top 5 nationally and was featured in HBO's 2019 docuseries The Cost of Winning.

A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Henry is the proud father of four children—Riley, Finley, Channing, and Smith—and is married to his wonderful bride, Erin.

Dom Ewers leads the team through all stages of operations from construction management, property management, and financial management. 

Dom was a collegiate wrestler and U.S. Naval Academy graduate, and recently retired from the Marine Corps after 20 years of active-duty service. He led the logistics for dozens of training and combat deployments around the globe, including 3 tours of duty in Iraq in support of the Global War on Terrorism.   He finished his two-decade career as a Commanding Officer for the largest aviation logistics unit in the Corps with over 800 personnel under his command. 

Working closely with Henry, Dom has overseen construction projects totaling $25M and is responsible for the day in and day out operations of the $120M + portfolio of RFC acquired and personally managed over $3 million in multifamily and short-term rental properties. 

Dom is well-versed in life-cycle logistics, constraint theory, and holds a Master of Science Degree from the University of San Diego in Global Leadership.

Piotr’s passion in real estate construction began while helping his father with the new construction of a single-family residence. From his youth he always had a passion for design, remodeling, renovation, and construction. He continues his passion as the 2nd generation of a family of civil engineers. Piotr earned the academic title of Master of Science in Engineering and gained his rich building and construction experience as a General Contractor and Developer in Europe, Illinois and California. Despite being a Licensed General Contractor, Piotr also was an Inspector for a national home inspection company. Now, he shares his expertise with RFC Capital, a place where he provides a unique skill set based on his home inspection, investment, landlord, property management, contracting and negotiating experience. Previously, Piotr’s professional career gave him tremendous experience in successful contract negotiations as he was responsible for high-value contracts while working for a Fortune 50 company. One of the milestones in his sales career was being recognized as the Best Salesman of the Year out of a field of over 500 sales representatives. In his free time, Piotr is dedicated to his favorite activities: volunteering in scouting as a Pack Trainer. Piotr’s other passions including RV'ing, flying drones, and worldwide traveling . He has lived on several different continents calling such remote places like Kenya, Japan, Indonesia, and Europe his home.

Derek Czarkowski is an accomplished investment and real estate professional with 18 years in acquisitions, asset management, capital markets, and fundraising. Currently the Director of Investments at RFC Capital, Derek leverages his extensive knowledge in multifamily acquisitions and redevelopment, guiding the firm’s strategic growth across Southern California. In his role, he drives value through keen insights into financial modeling, investor relations, portfolio valuation, and due diligence.

Derek’s prior experience includes serving as Manager of Acquisitions and Fundraising at Elan Multifamily Investments, where he successfully led transactions exceeding $500 million in institutional multifamily assets in the Western U.S. In addition, Derek implemented project management systems for a national institutional multifamily portfolio at GoldOller Real Estate Investments, achieving a 20% ROI on more than $100 million in value-add capital improvements. His earlier experience with Equus Capital Partners involved underwriting and analysis of over 1,000 multifamily properties and acquiring more than $500 million in assets, developing his skill in property evaluation and transaction management.

Derek earned his BA in Economics from Virginia Tech and enjoys an active lifestyle in Dana Point, California, spending time with his wife, son and dog, and pursuing outdoor adventures.

Weston is a seasoned real estate professional with over a decade of experience managing high-value residential and commercial properties. Prior to joining RFC, Weston served as Portfolio Director at Douglas Elliman New Development in New York City, where he successfully managed a $650 million rental portfolio. During his tenure, he led leasing, renewals, budgeting, and marketing efforts, while also brokering the sales of over 100 units, generating more than $100 million in revenue.

Earlier in his career, Weston worked with the global real estate firm Tishman Speyer, first as a Leasing and Management Agent at the largest residential property in the U.S. He was later promoted to Leasing Manager, where he managed a portfolio of 650 rental units.

Weston holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Iona University and is fluent in Spanish. He holds real estate licenses in California, New York, and several other states through reciprocity. Outside of his professional career, Weston has a passion for cultural studies, having traveled extensively through Central and South America and worked with indigenous tribes in Australia. He is also a self-taught musician in guitar and piano and has completed various improv, acting, and writing courses.

Nate has enjoyed a 20-year career as a residential mortgage loan originator and joined CMG Home Loans in 2018.  Nate is also an experienced professional whose expertise is assisting real estate developers and homeowners with navigating the San Diego Development Services Department permitting process to achieve success in expediting plan approval. Specifically reviewing and developing plans as submitted to the City of San Diego, coordinating with development team professionals and interacting with the appropriate staff in the City of San Diego’s Planning & Development Services Department, staff of elected officials and other government agencies and civic organizations.

Nate is especially focused on community advocacy. In addition to serving on the board of Urban Corps of San Diego County, Nate is a board member of the Beach & Bay YMCA in Pacific Beach, has coached youth basketball at the Mission Valley & La Jolla YMCA, and volunteers at the local non-profit Autism Tree Project Foundation.

Nate was born and raised in San Diego, California and currently lives in Windansea, La Jolla with his fun-loving husky/lab pup Dahlia. In his spare time, he enjoys relaxing and swimming at the beach, live music, traveling abroad, and outdoor activities such as hiking, and trips to dog beach.  

Kasey Converse has over 10 years of real estate operations experience including HR, property management, marketing, crowdfunding, project management, and investor relations. She works to streamline operations to ensure efficient workflow, while managing the team in all phases of the organization. Kasey also assists to oversee property management, investor relations, and strategic systems. Being an Ann Arbor native, Kasey attended the University of Michigan where she earned her Bachelor of Business Administration.

As a dedicated Real Estate Acquisitions Coordinator, Araseli specializes in managing the acquisition process from initial evaluation to successful closing, focusing on escrow management. She bridges the gap between identifying high-potential investment opportunities and ensuring all transactions are completed efficiently and accurately.

Araseli has a strong background in coordinating due diligence efforts and conducting multifamily underwriting analyses to support the investment team's decision-making. Her attention to detail and organizational skills are crucial in managing multiple acquisitions simultaneously while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

In addition, her expertise in escrow processes allows her to facilitate smooth transactions by coordinating with lenders, title companies, and legal teams. She ensures that all escrow documentation is accurate and timely, helping to mitigate risks and streamline the closing process.

Araseli holds a Bachelor's degree from UCLA and is committed to professional growth within the real estate sector. Her collaborative approach enables her to build strong relationships with investors, brokers, title agents, and lenders, essential for successful acquisitions.