Kirt Boultinghouse is a veteran private equity and real estate investment executive with over 25 years of leadership experience in capital markets, strategic planning, and real estate development. Known for his expertise in structuring complex investment strategies and his deep network within family offices and institutional investor communities, Kirt has built a distinguished career managing multi-asset portfolios across the private equity, real estate, energy, and technology sectors.
Currently, Kirt serves as a principal at SC Equities Real Estate Investment, a national private equity firm based in Newport Beach, California. In this role, he oversees real estate investment allocations, capital formation, and investor relations strategies. His leadership has been instrumental in sourcing and structuring high-value commercial and multifamily real estate investments, while also spearheading initiatives that align investor goals with scalable market opportunities. His hands-on approach to capital markets and real estate syndication has helped grow SC Equities’ presence as a leading middle-market investment platform.
In parallel, Kirt is a partner at GEM Equity Family Office, where he advises high-net-worth families on strategic investment planning, asset diversification, and private market access. Additionally, he serves as managing member at KB Advisors, providing boutique advisory services to companies navigating growth capital, joint ventures, and market expansion strategies.
His previous leadership roles include serving as senior managing director of capital markets at Faris Lee Investments, where he led national structured finance efforts, and as executive vice president at Koll Cornerstone, where he guided portfolio expansion initiatives. Earlier in his career, he held key positions at Trammell Crow Company as a shareholder and at Donahue Schriber as a director, gaining foundational experience in real estate development and asset management.
Kirt’s industry involvement is equally robust. He is an active member of several prestigious organizations, including the Urban Land Institute (ULI), National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP), National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC), and the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC). These affiliations reflect his ongoing commitment to staying at the forefront of real estate and investment trends.
While his career has included international exposure, Kirt now focuses exclusively on U.S.-based opportunities. He is currently serving on two private boards and has prior experience advising boards on investment strategy, operational efficiency, and long-term planning. Known for his collaborative leadership style and strategic foresight, he thrives in environments where his financial acumen and real estate knowledge can be leveraged to drive meaningful growth.
Kirt holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Arizona and brings a wealth of practical, board-level insight backed by a career of hands-on execution. His key strengths include leadership, joint venture structuring, private equity fundraising, capital markets execution, and market analytics.
As he continues to expand his impact in the investment and advisory space, Kirt is actively seeking additional board and advisory roles where he can share his experience, support emerging growth companies, and contribute to long-term value creation. With a passion for helping others scale successfully, his mission is clear: bring decades of private market expertise to support visionary leadership teams and investors in achieving their goals.
Character: Kirt demonstrates integrity, leadership, and a commitment to helping others succeed through decades of investment and board experience.
Knowledge: He possesses deep expertise in private equity, real estate, and capital markets, developed through over 25 years of hands-on professional practice.
Strategic: Kirt excels at structuring complex investment deals and aligning capital with growth opportunities to drive long-term value.
Communication: He is a skilled communicator who effectively engages investors, board members, and partners to build trust and facilitate strategic outcomes.
