- THE PARTNERS
Two people.
One Standard.
Everway was built by two people who combine legal precision, deep market
knowledge, hands-on investment experience, and access to serious private
capital. Small by design. Connected by reputation.
Buck Shapiro | Partner
A third-generation Austinite with over 20 years in Texas real estate, Buck brings rare depth across commercial lending, SBA financing, real estate transactions, and corporate formations. His J.D. from St. Mary's University School of Law means every Everway deal is structured with legal precision from day one — protecting capital partners and ensuring clean, efficient closings for borrowers. Buck originates every deal and knows this market at a level that only decades of local relationships can build.
Tom Chappell | Partner
Tom brings something rare to private lending — the instincts of an active investor combined with a network of family offices and high-net-worth individuals built through years of genuine relationship work. His career spans San Francisco and Austin real estate, where he developed a sharp eye for what a deal is really worth, what can go wrong, and what it takes to get the right people around the right opportunity. Tom leads Everway's capital relationships — connecting exceptional deals with serious, long-term investors who know how to evaluate them.
Together, Buck and Tom form a powerful partnership that combines in-depth local knowledge with innovative
strategies and a commitment to client success. Everway is dedicated to delivering personalized, high-yield
investment solutions, leveraging our collective experience to navigate the complexities of the real estate market
with integrity and foresight.



