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Acquisitions · Holdings · Asset Management

Acquiring enduring value.

Woodford identifies, acquires, and actively manages exceptional businesses, commercial real estate, and hospitality assets across the United States.

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Est. 2023 Founded
20+ Yrs Combined Experience
3 Active Asset Tracks
USA National Reach
Business Acquisition Holdings Management Asset Management Commercial Real Estate Hospitality Acquisition Boutique Hotels RV Parks & MHP Strategic Operations Portfolio Growth Long-Term Value Creation United States Markets Business Acquisition Holdings Management Asset Management Commercial Real Estate Hospitality Acquisition Boutique Hotels RV Parks & MHP Strategic Operations Portfolio Growth Long-Term Value Creation United States Markets

Patient capital.
Active management.

We are not a fund with a mandate to exit. We are a holding company with a mandate to build — acquiring businesses, commercial real estate, and hospitality assets we intend to own and actively manage for the long term.

Founded in 2023 by two experienced operators with deep roots in real estate and business management, Woodford was built on a clear conviction: that exceptional outcomes emerge from patient capital, disciplined acquisition, and genuine hands-on stewardship.

We partner with founders, sellers, and operators who want to see their life's work carried forward with care — not dismantled for short-term returns. Whether an operating business, a land-leased community, or a boutique hospitality property, we acquire assets we intend to own in twenty years.

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Disciplined Acquisition

We pursue a narrow universe of opportunities — businesses with durable competitive positions, real estate with intrinsic utility, and hospitality assets with lasting community value.

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Operational Stewardship

We are hands-on partners, working alongside management to strengthen operations and cultivate cultures of excellence across every asset class.

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Active Asset Management

We manage every asset with intention — optimizing performance, capital deployment, and long-term value creation across the portfolio.

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Integrated Real Estate

Commercial and hospitality properties anchor our portfolio, providing stable cash flows and strategic advantage across our holdings.

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Co-Founder
Blake K. VanDeGrift

Blake brings a disciplined analytical mindset forged across careers in military intelligence, financial advisory, and real estate investment. As a former Electronic Intelligence Analyst with the United States Air Force and a licensed financial advisor holding Series 6 and Series 63 designations, he developed a rigorous approach to evaluating risk and opportunity. Blake co-owns a multi-state real estate investment portfolio of over 100 residential units, leading acquisition underwriting, capital project management, and financial performance review. He also brings extensive operations leadership experience in the public sector, overseeing personnel and coordinating complex operational environments.

Acquisition Underwriting Capital Deployment Financial Analysis Operations Leadership USAF Veteran
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Co-Founder
Erin VanDeGrift

Erin is a seasoned operations executive with 13 years of leadership in real estate and property management. Currently serving as Chief Operating Officer, she leads a team of 23 across 26 communities totaling more than 2,000 lots — maintaining 95%+ occupancy while personally overseeing $1M+ in CAPEX projects spanning construction, plumbing, and electrical infrastructure. Her background spans commercial property management, commercial lending, and land investment consulting. Erin brings rare operational depth to every asset in the Woodford portfolio.

Portfolio Operations CAPEX Management Vendor Negotiation Commercial Lending Team Leadership

The ideal holding period is forever. We acquire businesses and properties we would be proud to own in twenty years — and we structure every decision with that horizon in view.

Woodford · Investment Philosophy

A curated portfolio of
exceptional enterprises.

Each acquisition within the Woodford portfolio is selected for its enduring competitive position, quality of management, and potential for thoughtful, long-term value creation. We do not chase trends — we seek permanence.

Real Estate Portfolio
Multi-State Residential & Commercial Holdings

3 Communities across Tennessee, Oklahoma, and West Virginia.

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Hospitality
Land-Leased Communities & Boutique Hotels

RV parks, mobile home communities, and boutique hotel properties with under 50 keys. Nationwide acquisition focus.

Operating Business
Service Business Acquisition

Strong infrastructure · Experienced team · Actively seeking established businesses across the Southeast and nationally.

100+ Residential Units Owned
3 Active Asset Tracks
2023 Year Founded
20+ Yrs Combined Experience

What we are
actively seeking.

We are specific about what we acquire — and transparent about it. If your business or property fits these parameters, we want to hear from you. If it doesn't fit neatly, reach out anyway. We evaluate every opportunity on its merits.

Track 01
RV Parks & Mobile Home Communities
Geography Nationwide
Buy Box Flexible
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RV Parks Destination, overnight, and long-term stay. Amenity-driven or value-add.
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Mobile Home Communities All-age and 55+ communities. Turnaround, stabilized, and expansion plays.

Our buy box for land-leased communities is deliberately flexible. We evaluate each opportunity based on its specific market, infrastructure, occupancy, and upside potential rather than applying rigid thresholds. If you own or represent a park or community for sale, we want to have a conversation.

Track 02
Boutique Hospitality
Geography Nationwide
Property Size Under 50 Keys
Asset Type Boutique Hotels
Focus CRE-Backed
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Boutique Hotels Independent properties under 50 keys. Value-add, stabilized, or repositioning opportunities.

We focus exclusively on commercial real estate-backed hospitality — independent boutique hotels with genuine community character. We do not acquire single-family STR portfolios. If you own or broker a boutique hotel property, we want to connect.

Track 03
Operating Businesses
Revenue $1M – $5M Annual
SDE $400K+
Employees 8+ Staff
Operating History 8+ Years
Geography Southeast USA — Primary
Management In Place Preferred
HVAC MEP Construction Roofing Waste Management MedSpa All Service Industries

Primary focus: KY · TN · AL · GA · FL · SC · NC. Open to nationwide opportunities on a case-by-case basis. We are operators — not absentee owners.

Begin a
conversation.

We engage selectively with founders, family business owners, operators, and intermediaries exploring a sale or partnership. All inquiries are held in the strictest confidence.

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HQ
Albany, New York

Thank you for reaching out.

Your inquiry has been received. A member of the Woodford team will be in touch with you shortly. We appreciate your interest and look forward to the conversation.

— The Woodford Team

All inquiries are held in strict confidence. We review every submission personally.