Meet the Chavez Capital Team

Our Team

Meet Our Expert And Experienced Team The Real Creators

Andrew Phileps

Founder & Executive Chairman

Michael Fazio

CEO & Co-Founder

Thomoson Piterson

Non-Executive Director

Ronnie Millar

Executive Director

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Our Story

Founded by Investors, Led by Experience

Chavez Capital was founded with a simple belief: real estate investors deserve financing partners who understand the business from the inside out.

Founded by Jorge Chavez, a real estate investor and entrepreneur, Chavez Capital was built in response to firsthand experience navigating slow approvals, rigid underwriting, and poor communication within traditional lending. Jorge recognized a significant lack of access, resources, and opportunity for real estate investors—particularly within the Hispanic community.

Originally from Mexico, Jorge came to the United States at the age of 17 to pursue his education. He went on to study communications and economics and later earned both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in business administration. His academic background, combined with real-world investing experience, shaped the foundation of Chavez Capital.

Building Chavez Capital

What began as a solution for individual investment deals evolved into a nationwide lending platform serving investors across multiple markets and strategies.

By partnering with private and institutional lenders, Chavez Capital provides flexible capital solutions aligned with real-world investment timelines—helping investors move quickly, compete effectively, and execute with confidence.

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Our Philosophy  

At Chavez Capital, we believe great lending is about more than rates. It’s about structure, speed, and strategy.

Every deal is unique. Our role is to help investors navigate financing with clarity, transparency, and a clear path from acquisition to exit.

Today 

Today, Chavez Capital supports real estate investors nationwide with:

  • Flexible financing solutions

  • Business-purpose lending only

  • Bilingual service in English and Spanish

  • A dedicated team focused on execution

Ready to Get Started?

Ready to work with a lending team built by an investor — for investors?