The Stag Capital Team
Who we are
Stag Capital Companies is a private investment firm that invests in operating businesses, commercial real estate (multifamily and industrial), and venture capital for growth-stage companies. The founders, Albert Gillispie, Steven Willis, and Tanner Noble have a combined 26 years of experience investing in real estate and operating businesses.
Our business consists of multiple subsidiaries that make up our investment flywheel.
At the beginning of the flywheel is our private investment firm, Stag Capital Companies. Our typical client is either a business owner who has sold a business and is looking to invest the profits or a business leader that runs a successful business and is looking to invest their excess cash flow.
To support those customers we have Stag Business Brokerage next on the flywheel to help business owners successfully market and sell their companies. Stag Business Brokerage is the West Texas office of Transworld Business Advisors. Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, mergers and acquisitions, and franchises.
Rounding out the flywheel is Stag Business Coaching, which supports the clients of Transworld, as well as other small businesses. Stag Business Coaching helps guide businesses to streamline their operations, increase their profits, and ultimately create healthier, more stable and valuable companies.
Each part of our business fuels the next, ensuring there is no wasted effort or resources while serving our clients finding the right investment opportunities to preserve and grow their wealth.
ALBERT GILLISPIE
Albert Gillispie is an experienced entrepreneur, real estate operator, and investor. He started his career working for a medical device manufacturer for 11 years where he handled their regulatory affairs and device approvals globally. After graduating with his MBA, he co-founded a Private Equity Firm focusing on Multifamily Real Estate with Tanner Noble and Steven Willis in 2016. Together they built a portfolio of 1,600 commercial multifamily units across Texas, as well as a portfolio of multiple oil and gas service companies throughout Texas.
At Stag Capital Co, Albert handles the operations of our companies and management of the assets we acquire. Albert has an entrepreneur’s mind for systems and operations. He is constantly developing better ways to do what we do and exploring new opportunities to make it better.
Through these constant improvement efforts, Albert leads our industry as the President of the Lubbock Apartment Association and as a Board Member of the Texas Apartment Association. He also sits on the board of trustees for his Alma Mater, Lubbock Christian University. Outside of his work life, Albert spends as much time as he can with his wife and two boys playing sports, traveling, and pouring into their community in Lubbock, TX.
STEVEN WILLIS
Steven, a lifelong entrepreneur, has dedicated his career to business, founding and overseeing multiple multimillion-dollar enterprises. This extensive experience has provided him with a unique perspective on business operations.
Known for his impartiality and decisiveness, Steven has been leveraging these traits since 2016 to evaluate potential investments. He has led numerous acquisitions departments, personally assessing over 1,000 opportunities in real estate, operating businesses, and other alternative investments. Through this experience, he has developed a keen understanding of what drives investment success. Having also managed the investor relations department for several companies, Steven is known for his clear communication, ensuring investors receive thorough and trustworthy information about their investments.
Steven relocated from the DFW area to Lubbock, TX to earn his degree from Texas Tech University. Beyond his professional pursuits, Steven is passionate about fitness, firmly believing in its power to build a strong body and mind. Outside of work, he spend most of his time with his wife and two children, actively serving at his church, and training for various fitness challenges and competitions.
TANNER NOBLE
Tanner is a Senior Business Advisor with 16 years of experience in accounting and finance, spanning various industries from retail and biomedical manufacturing to commercial real estate and banking, he has developed a deep understanding of the intricate financial mechanisms that drive businesses. His journey in the financial world led him to become a Partner in a Private Equity Firm focusing on Multifamily Real Estate, where he and his partners successfully raised approximately $30M in equity and managed over $100M in assets.
Tanner’s expertise lies in strategic planning, deal flow management, and comprehensive financial modeling. He is a licensed real estate professional with a proven track record of underwriting and acquiring over $100M in multifamily real estate, office, and self-storage acquisitions. As a co-founder of his first capital company, he played a pivotal role in growing the firm to a remarkable $100M in assets under management. Tanner’s approach as an M&A Advisor centers around being an attentive listener, enabling him to quickly grasp the unique situations of his clients. His primary goal is to assist entrepreneurs in navigating the complexities of buying and selling businesses by devising personalized strategies that align with their aspirations and objectives.
Tanner is a 4th generation Lubbockite. Having lived in Lubbock, Texas, for most of his life, and with a Finance Degree from Abilene Christian University, Tanner possesses an in-depth understanding of the local business landscape. This local insight, coupled with his extensive financial knowledge, equips him to effectively connect buyers and sellers, ensuring a win-win situation for all parties involved. Tanner is actively involved in the community. He is a Past President of the Lubbock Apartment Association, Vice President at Large for the Texas Apartment Association, a current board member for the Texas Girls & Boys Ranch, and serves on the Planning & Zoning Commission for the City of Lubbock. Outside of his professional endeavors, Tanner finds solace in spending time with his family, especially with his 4 daughters, one of whom has Cerebral Palsy. This personal experience has further fueled his dedication to aiding business owners in the pursuit of their dreams, especially within the Lubbock community.