Team

Thomas Paulus Founder and Managing Partner

Tom Paulus is the founder and managing partner of Weathervane Capital Partners, a vertically integrated commercial real estate investment and development firm.

Weathervane has created a real estate platform with multiple real estate asset classes creating opportunities for family offices, select RIA’s and high net worth individuals to build a diversified commercial real estate portfolio that meets their own investing criteria. Weathervane has been involved in over $1 Billion of commercial real estate projects since inception in 2008.

Previously Tom was a managing partner and senior lead advisor at JFS Wealth Advisors, one of the nation's Top 100 Wealth Management firms, that manages over $3.5 Billion of invested client assets. He was a member of the firm’s investment committee.

Tom is a 30-year veteran in the investment industry. He has extensive experience working with high-net worth families in various senior level positions at wealth management firms. He graduated from Temple University with a BBA in Finance.

Michael Murchie Managing Partner

Mike Murchie is a managing partner at Weathervane Capital Partners. Mike joined Weathervane in 2020 after an almost 30-year career at M&T Bank.

In his last role at M&T, Mike led M&T's commercial banking operations in the Mid-Atlantic region including commercial real estate finance. Further, Mike led many M&T businesses across the M&T footprint including Healthcare Banking, Leverage Finance, and Investment Banking. Lastly, Mike was a permanent member of M&T's Senior Loan Committee and served on Board member of M&T Realty Capital Corporation which is M&T Bank’s commercial mortgage brokerage arm which included Fannie Mae DUS, FreddieMac and life company placements.

Mike currently serves as Board member of the Cal Ripken Senior Foundation and as a Trustee of the Holderness School in Holderness N.H.

Michael obtained his BA in economics at Williams College graduating cum laude and earned his MBA at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania with concentrations in Finance and Real Estate.

Alexandra Paulus Gessner Communications Manager

Alexandra Paulus Gessner is the Communications Manager for Weathervane Capital Partners.

Alexandra graduated from Stetson University with B.A. in Communications Studies & Marketing.

She has 7+ years of experience in digital marketing, investor relations and business operations. Alexandra has spent 6+ years in the commercial & residential real estate industry. She has been with Weathervane Capital Partners since 2016.

Alexandra currently resides in St. Petersburg, FL with her husband Stefan and her dog Leo.

Stefan Gessner Director of Operations

Stefan Gessner is the Director of Operations for Weathervane Capital Partners.

Stefan graduated from Stetson University Cum Laude with a B.B.A in International Business and an M.B.A with a concentration in Finance. Most recently he completed a Commercial Real Estate certificate program from Cornell University.

He has 10+ years of experience in project management, customer relations, and data analysis. Before Weathervane, Stefan worked in the Electronics Manufacturing, Electronics Distributions, and Banking Industries. He also has experience in Single Family Home investing. Stefan has been with Weathervane Capital Partners since 2019.

He currently resides in St. Petersburg, FL with his wife, Alexandra, and his dog Leo.

Hunter Paulus Director of Business Development

Hunter graduated from University of Miami with a B.A. in Sports Business. Most recently he completed a Commercial Real Estate certificate program from Cornell University.

He has 5+ years of experience in Business Development, Account Management, and Market Analysis. Before Weathervane, Hunter worked in the Artificial Intelligence, Pro Sports, and Banking industries. He has been working with Weathervane Capital Partners since 2022.

Hunter currently resides in Philadelphia, PA.

Janet Earle Chief Financial Officer

Janet Earle has served as a senior financial executive for over 20 years. During those years, Janet has been a pivotal force in business growth, mergers and acquisitions, financial team building, and financial operations and integrations.

Most recently, Janet served as the Chief Financial Officer and Managing Principal at JFS Wealth Advisors, one of the nation's Top 100 Wealth Management firms that manages over $2.5 Billion of invested client assets. Here, Janet also worked with the firm’s highest net worth clients who owned small businesses and real estate, providing both financial and executive counsel. She then founded Riverchapel Financial, an outsourced provider of financial executive services. She has worked with the Weathervane Capital Partners’ team for over 7 years.

Janet earned her certification in Commercial Real Estate from Cornell University and her MBA from Gannon University. She graduated with her BSBA, majoring in Accounting, from Robert Morris University.

Janet currently resides in Western PA, where she serves on the Board of Trustees of Greenville Savings Bank and as Board Chair of Nine Point Nine, an early-stage pre-apprenticeship for women entering the construction trades.

Christopher Wubbe Managing Director of Capital Markets

Christopher Wubbe is a seasoned financial professional with expertise in managing commercial (middle market) client relationships, negotiating complex credit transactions, and assessing risk over his nearly 18-year career with M&T Bank.  After earning his degree from The Pennsylvania State University, Chris joined M&T, quickly rising through the ranks to Senior Vice President thanks to his keen analytical skills and dedication to client service.  

Throughout his career, Chris consistently performed as a top sales achiever and was highly respected by M&T’s executive management team for his effective deal negotiation skills, credit acumen, and successful ability to develop long-term, meaningful relationships with his clients.  As a twelve-time recipient of M&T’s highly coveted “President’s Council” award for top sales performance, Chris’ commitment to ethical banking practices have earned him respect across the industry in the communities served (PA & MD).