About Us
Welcome to Tegrity Ventures – a boutique real estate investment company founded in 2011 with a commitment to excellence and integrity.
At Tegrity Ventures, we take pride in our discerning approach to real estate investments, focusing on projects which we believe have good potential for long-term value and growth.
Collaboration lies at the heart of our operations. We work closely with investors and development partners, treating them as true owners and aligning our interests for mutual success. Our primary focus is on residential and multi-family investments in high-demand areas, with a particular emphasis on the Greater Sacramento, CA region. However, our portfolio extends across various projects throughout the country, reflecting our dedication to pursuing promising opportunities wherever they arise.
Our top management team boasts over 60 years of combined experience in real estate investment and development. This wealth of expertise ensures that every decision we make is informed and strategic.
At Tegrity, integrity is non-negotiable. We prioritize transparency, honesty, and fairness in all our dealings, ensuring that every stakeholder benefits from our collaborative approach. Our goal is simple: to create opportunities where everyone wins, fostering trust and long-lasting relationships along the way.
Mission Statement
“Our ethos is rooted in integrity, sustainability, innovation, collaboration, social responsibility, diversity, inclusion, and excellence. These values steer every facet of our real estate development efforts, fostering ethical conduct, environmental stewardship, innovative solutions, impactful partnerships, community engagement, inclusivity, and exceptional quality in all our pursuits.”
Vision Statement
“Our mission is to pioneer socially and environmentally conscious innovation and leadership within the realm of real estate development investments. Through collaboration with like-minded investors and equity partners, we prioritize building solid teams and fostering meaningful partnerships. Our commitment is to create opportunities where every stakeholder benefits, ensuring a positive outcome for all involved.”
Meet The Team
Tom is not just an entrepreneur, but a seasoned real estate developer and a trusted mentor in private lending, with over 30 years of hands-on experience in real estate investing, commercial construction, land development, and finance.
As a co-founder and senior manager at GCA Equity Partners, Tom has established himself as a thought leader in the industry. Through meticulous investment analysis and a strong emphasis on safety, Tom has spearheaded the development of the innovative National Construction Lending Alliance™ program. This initiative has propelled GCA to participate in funding over $200 million worth of real estate transactions nationwide.
Native to Central Minnesota, Tom’s journey began as the owner and CEO of a private real estate investment company, which he founded in 1980. Through strategic development and acquisitions, he curated a diverse portfolio comprising several hundred multi-family apartment units, residential and commercial complexes, and single-family homes.
Tom’s dedication extends beyond his professional achievements. Passionate about facilitating collaborative real estate investing, he generously shares his expertise as a mentor and teacher to over 400 passive real estate investors nationwide. Moreover, Tom founded and leads a monthly private investment club boasting over 4,150 members in the San Francisco Bay area.
An advocate for community enrichment and sustainable wealth creation, Tom is committed to giving back. His book, “Mastering Real Estate Investing with Private Money – Your 7-Step Bank Free Blueprint to Successful Real Estate Investing,” reflects his mission to empower others in building sustainable cash flow through passive real estate investment.
Mr. Tralka is a former high-technology executive, having served in a variety of engineering and marketing management roles during his 23-year career in that industry. While working in high-tech, he began investing in various real estate projects and over the last 20+ years has bought, held and sold multiple investment properties.
In 2011, he and a business partner launched the first of their investment funds focused on real estate lending and development. Since then, Mr. Tralka has developed a deep interest in clean water and clean energy technologies and has begun developing projects with a “nearly net zero” energy consumption focus.
Mr. Tralka is a graduate of the University of California, Davis and holds a degree in electrical engineering from that institution. During his high-tech career he served in various roles at Altera Corporation, Aptix, Inc., QuickLogic Corporation and Xilinx, Inc.