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Our Team
History
Founded in California in 2014, Wolverine was established by Tony O'Neill and Jon Mesa, who possess extensive experience in the acquisition, management, and liquidation of distressed real estate and debt instruments. Wolverine's deep experience in this space enables it to identify and capitalize on opportunities in overlooked areas of the market.
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Since its inception, Wolverine has had a commitment to being highly selective about what is acquired to honor its sense of responsibility to its partners. Today, Wolverine has an active portfolio of over $250M in assets spanning civil judgments, non-performing loans, and bankruptcy claims.
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Wolverine has also funded millions of dollars in loans to receivers and bankruptcy trustees for the resolution of complicated cases and distressed real estate.
Principal
Tony O’Neill
BA, Economics - University of Michigan
MS, Real Estate - University of San Diego
Originally from Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan, Tony received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Michigan and his Master of Science degree in Real Estate from the University of San Diego. He worked as a Vice President for Voit Real Estate Services San Diego from 2007-2012, specializing in the sale of distressed commercial real estate notes. He then served as the Director of Acquisitions for Pathfinder Partners. In 2014, he founded Wolverine Ventures Management, LLC, with his partner, Jon Mesa. Tony has sponsored and directed the acquisition, management, and disposition of over $750 Million in opportunistic real-estate-related investments since 2012.
Principal
Jon Mesa
BS, Economics - University of Oregon
BS, Business Administration - University of Oregon
MS, Real Estate - University of San Diego
Born and raised in Guam, Jon completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Oregon, graduating with his Bachelor of Science degree, double-majoring in Business Administration and Economics. He later earned his Master of Science degree in Real Estate from the University of San Diego. Jon then worked as a financial analyst for Voit Real Estate Services' O'Neill & Askew Team, which specialized in distressed note and asset sales. He later held a position as an Acquisitions Analyst at Pathfinder Partners, a real estate private equity firm with holdings throughout the western United States. Together with Tony, he owns and directs the activities of Wolverine.
Senior Paralegal
Lynn Dominguez
BA, English - San Diego State University
Master of Legal Studies (MLS), summa cum laude - University of Arizona,
James E. Rogers College of Law
Lynn is a NALA-certified paralegal with more than 25 years of experience in real estate, development, contracts, and litigation. She leads Wolverine’s in-house paralegal team, contributing strategic insights and sharp attention to detail to help move complex projects toward resolution. Lynn earned her undergraduate degree in English from San Diego State University and later completed her Master of Legal Studies with highest honors from the University of Arizona. Now a long-settled San Diegan, she considers herself a transplanted native and enjoys cheering for the Padres with her family.​