Shepard Ager

P. 205.598.8304

Vice President of Sales

Shepard Ager first joined IronVest Partners in 2018 as an associate salesperson specializing in the representation of buyer and seller clients, seeking end-use, development, and investment opportunities. He has since then expanded his role as Vice President of Sales as an expert in site sourcing on behalf of national residential and retail developers across the country. On behalf of his residential clients, Shepard assists his clients in sourcing sites for projects that consist of: single-family BFR, townhomes, traditional multifamily, age-restricted, senior living, student housing, and high rise. Shepard assists his retail clients seeking both multi and single-tenant net lease development opportunities.

As a Birmingham native, witnessing the revitalization of Birmingham led Shepard to focus his efforts in Birmingham’s urban core. Shepard’s passion for building new relationships and serving others, in combination with his ability to orchestrate deals & recruit projects, aided in his role of specializing in buyer representation. Shepard’s drive, ultimately contributed to his in-depth knowledge of both the on-and-off market of properties in Birmingham’s urban core. This has allowed him to recruit developers to Birmingham and create projects varying in size from adaptive reuse of multistory warehouses to the ground-up development of 300+ unit market-rate multifamily projects.

Shepard, his wife Sally, and their children Virginia, John Shepard, Whit, and Price live in Vestavia. They attend church at All Saints Episcopal Church in Homewood. Shepard also has a strong passion for the outdoors. In March and April, when not in the office, you can find Shepard spending his mornings in the woods turkey hunting and his nights at home in the doghouse for spending too much time in the woods.

Education

Shepard received a marketing degree from the University of Mississippi.

Notable Projects

Bulverde – luxury apartment project (contains 350 units with 26 units located in carriage house buildings featuring private garages | San Antonio, Texas) – Daniel Corporation

Foundry Yards – a mid-rise, mixed use (5 story, contains 265 units | Birmingham, Alabama) – Novare

Madison– suburban, mid-rise & mixed-use (4 Story, contains 290 units) – Novare

Macaroni Lofts– mixed use, adaptive reuse of a former warehouse (consisting of 42-unit condominium units and ground-level retail | Birmingham, Alabama) – Developer Kathleen Okrongley

The Marshall Bham– student housing project (7 story, contains 409 beds & 200,000 SF | Birmingham, Alabama) – Aptitude Development

Iron and Oak– a multifamily project (contains 259 units & 304,000 SF | Birmingham, Alabama) – RISE

Success Stories

“We are personally grateful to Kyle and IronVest for helping us find our next space. When we first met Kyle, I promised him we were “easy clients” – I know I broke that promise (sorry Kyle). He was patient and did an excellent job walking us through different options, helping us understand the market, and facilitating the conversation with the owner, construction company, and everyone else involved.”

“At RaceTrac, we recently closed on a property in Milton, Florida, after evaluating nine different sites across the trade area. Sims was a key partner throughout the entire process. His persistence, market knowledge, and commitment to our goals were evident every step of the way. Sims navigated multiple challenges with professionalism and always kept the process moving forward. He was responsive, solution-driven, and never lost sight of what we were trying to achieve. Thanks to his efforts, we secured the right site in a competitive and evolving market. We’re grateful for his partnership and look forward to working with him on future projects.”

“I first met Shepard in 2018 when Birmingham became a market of interest for us. It took very little time for me to realize Shepard’s level of expertise in the urban market, but more importantly, the off-market which ultimately uncovered multiple development opportunities. What impressed me most about Shepard is his determination to provide value and customer service. Whenever I had a need or if an issue came up, Shepard was quick to address it to ensure things kept moving forward. I have no doubt we will continue to work together moving forward.”