Walker Thrash
Biography
Walker Thrash
Walker Thrash is a seasoned real estate developer, entrepreneur and the managing partner of Vertikal, a company focused on public-private partnerships in real estate development and construction. He is also a founding partner of the Origin Hotel brand. His businesses are built on the belief that successful projects begin with bold ideas --- and the right partners to bring them to life.
Throughout his career, Walker has developed and constructed real estate across the United States, with projects spanning hotels, residential, restaurants, mixed-use and community-focused developments. His team at Vertikal is known for blending strategic vision with on-the-ground execution --- often bringing together public-private partnerships and structuring complex financing solutions that include tax credits, federal and state grants, and layered incentive programs.
Walker has built a reputation for solving tough development challenges with creativity, discipline, and a deep understanding of how to align design, capital and construction. His focus on urban infill and catalytic community projects reflects a belief that development should meet real needs --- and that great ideas are only as valuable as their execution.
As an author, Walker brings that same mindset to the page: practical, direct and committed to results. His writing distills decades of hard-earned experience in dealmaking, leadership and building things that matter --- with the occasional dose of humor to keep it honest and relatable.
Walker lives in Louisville, CO with his wife, Katie, and their four children: Annabelle, Marie, Lizzie and Turner.
Walker Thrash
