At Everway, our team brings together a unique blend of local expertise, legal acumen, and creative vision, ensuring that our clients receive well-rounded and informed guidance in every investment decision.
Meet The Partners
With over 20 years in Austin real estate, we founded Everway Funding to solve a simple problem: investors needed a direct lending partner who understood this market. Unlike traditional lenders or brokers, we deploy our own capital through hard money loans and bridge financing, ensuring speed, flexibility, and accountability.
Buck Shapiro | Partner
Buck is a third-generation Austinite whose deep roots in the community are matched by over 20 years of real estate experience. With a B.A. in Economics from the University of Texas at Austin and a J.D. from St. Mary’s University School of Law, Buck’s extensive legal background covers commercial lending, SBA lending, real estate transactions, and corporate formations. His practical knowledge as a real estate investor, combined with his legal expertise, ensures that our clients' interests are not only protected but positioned for growth in the dynamic Austin market.
Tom Chappell | Partner
Tom, originally from England, has a strong background in architecture and design, holding a B.A. Honours degree from Nottingham Trent University. An award-winning real estate agent, Tom's passion for the industry took him from San Francisco to Austin, where he has fully immersed himself in real estate, investment, and funding. His creative vision and strategic mindset have been key to identifying high-potential investment opportunities, driving success for his clients.
