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Leadership Team

Golden Capital bring decades of experience across commercial real estate, private lending, and business development.

Rich Gardner

Founder & CEO

Rich Gardner is a founder and Chief Executive Officer of Golden Capital Partners, and he has held this position since inception in 2018. Prior to founding GCP Mr. Gardner was VP of Sales/ Western Region, of a NASDQ tech company in charge of establishing a Value-Added Reseller network throughout the United States. In this position, Mr. Gardner was responsible for 107 sales people and $100mm in annual sales. In the past, Mr. Gardner has orchestrated commercial real estate transactions, sales of investment grade agricultural assets and oil and gas transactions totaling approximately $1B in aggregate.

richg@golden-capital.net

Greg Whitson

Founder & President

Greg Whitson is a founder and President of Golden Capital Partners, and he has held this position since inception in 2018. Prior to founding GCP Mr. Whitson was national sales director of a NASDQ tech company in charge of data and software distribution In this position, Mr. Whitson was responsible for managing over 100 national accounts including Oracle, HP, IBM, etc. In the past, Mr. Whitson has held several regional management positions in real estate finance as well as large scale Ag related assets.

gregw@golden-capital.net

Kayla Mahoney, CCIM

Director of Sales

Kayla Mahoney is Director of Sales at Golden Capital Partners, where she connects investors with debt for acquisitions, bridge financing, construction, and equipment transactions. With a background in commercial real estate brokerage, licensed in Florida and in Colorado, she brings a dual perspective on deal pricing, positioning, and financing execution, particularly when speed and flexibility are critical. One of the youngest CCIM members of Florida and Colorado, Kayla uses an approach grounded in underwriting, market analysis, and investment strategy.

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About Golden Capital Partners

Private Lending. Flexible Capital. Reliable Execution.

Golden Capital is a private lending platform focused on providing flexible capital solutions for commercial real estate investors, developers, brokers, and business operators. The firm was built to serve transactions that require speed, flexibility, and creative structuring — particularly where traditional lenders are unable to provide financing due to timing constraints, deal complexity, or structures that fall outside conventional guidelines.

The Golden Capital team brings experience across commercial real estate, private lending, development financing, investment partnerships, and complex real estate transactions. That depth of experience shapes how the firm evaluates opportunities and structures financing for its clients.

Hard Money Loans

Asset-based lending providing quick access to capital for real estate opportunities.

Bridge Financing

Short-term capital solutions designed to bridge gaps in project funding cycles.

Construction Financing

Tailored funding programs to support ground-up development, horizontal development, and major renovation projects.

Equipment Financing

Capital solutions for acquiring essential business machinery and operational assets.

Caribbean Loan Programs

Specialized financing structures tailored for regional investments across the Caribbean markets.

The Golden Capital Approach

Golden Capital approaches lending differently than a traditional bank. The firm focuses on flexible underwriting, creative capital structures, and fast execution — supporting investors and developers who are pursuing real estate opportunities that require a responsive lending partner.

Golden Capital works with borrowers and brokers who need financing solutions that may fall outside traditional bank lending guidelines. Whether the transaction involves a time-sensitive acquisition, a construction project, or a business expansion, the firm evaluates each deal on its own merits and structures capital accordingly.

Fast Execution

Golden Capital moves quickly. The firm understands that timing is critical in real estate and structures its process to deliver decisions and funding without unnecessary delays.

Flexible Underwriting

Every transaction is evaluated on its own merits. Golden Capital looks beyond rigid qualification criteria to understand the full picture of each deal.

Creative Structuring

Complex deals require thoughtful capital solutions. Golden Capital works with borrowers to structure financing that fits the opportunity — not the other way around.

Experience and Market Focus

Golden Capital works with opportunities across multiple asset classes and markets. The firm evaluates transactions that require flexible capital and reliable execution — from straightforward acquisitions to complex development projects.

Acquisitions

Golden Capital provides financing for time-sensitive property acquisitions where speed and certainty of execution are critical.

Bridge Financing

Short-term bridge loans for investors and developers who need capital to bridge a gap between transactions or stabilize an asset.

Construction Projects

Financing for ground-up construction, horizontal development, and major renovation projects across commercial asset classes.

Value-Add Repositioning

Capital solutions for investors pursuing value-add opportunities that require flexible underwriting and creative structuring.

Equipment Financing

Business operators can access equipment financing to support expansion, operations, or capital improvements.

Caribbean Markets

Golden Capital supports hospitality and development opportunities in Caribbean markets, providing financing where traditional lenders typically do not operate.

Working With Golden Capital Partners

Golden Capital works with commercial real estate investors, developers, brokers, and business operators. The firm values strong partnerships and works closely with clients to structure financing solutions that help execute opportunities — from initial evaluation through closing.

Investors

Real estate investors seeking capital for acquisitions, bridge financing, and value-add opportunities across commercial asset classes.

Developers

Development teams pursuing ground-up construction, major renovations, and complex projects that require flexible financing structures.

Brokers

Mortgage brokers and capital advisors who bring transactions to Golden Capital on behalf of their clients and borrowers.

Business Operators

Business owners and operators who need equipment financing or capital solutions to support growth and expansion.

Let's Talk About Your Next Transaction

Whether you are pursuing an acquisition, planning a construction project, or exploring financing options for a business opportunity, the Golden Capital team is ready to discuss your transaction. Reach out to learn more about how the firm can structure capital solutions that fit your deal.