Walton Launches South Carolina DST, Announces Key Promotions and Louisiana Acquisition

From a Delaware statutory trust launch to personnel updates and a land acquisition, Walton Global reported several developments in November.

Walton launched its South Carolina Growth 1 – Martintown DST, a $3.265 million offering comprising approximately 130 acres in the North Augusta, S.C., area along a major growth corridor of the Augusta, Ga., region.

Located along Interstate 20 as it enters South Carolina, Martintown Road is less than a 15-minute drive from downtown Augusta and Augusta National Golf Club. The development enjoys strategic proximity to both existing and planned infrastructure, and is positioned to benefit from strong demographic and market fundamentals driven by population growth, civic support, access to quality schools and expanding employment bases.

Plans call for a mixed-use development of 237 single-family homes and approximately five to six acres of commercial space where medical and retail buildings are anticipated. Across the intersection lies The Hive, a curated mixed-use development of retail, hospitality and office that is scheduled to open in 2026.

“Martintown Road offers investors a rare, high visibility entry point into one of the Southeast’s most dynamic and expanding markets,” said Michael Slavotinek, executive vice president, real estate, east region at Walton Global. “With a three-to-four-year hold period, this project presents a compelling opportunity that combines solid fundamentals, committed developer partners, and strategic positioning within a rapidly growing corridor.”

Since March 2023, Walton said its DST program has focused on all-equity growth opportunities. According to the company, this strategy seeks to provide potentially greater returns for investors through a focused approach that circumvents many of the constraints of conventional financing – including extended hold periods and leverage-related risk.

The managing broker-dealer is ARKap Mkts. Walton said it is working with ARKap Mkts on a potential second DST offering in Colorado, anticipated to launch by the end of this year.

Management Updates

Katie Hubbard was promoted to president of U.S. capital markets, and Maggie O’Neill to director of fund operations.

• Hubbard previously served as Walton’s executive vice president, capital markets, where she led U.S. capital-raising efforts for the company’s growth and income land offerings. With more than 20 years of experience in financial services and institutional real estate, she has raised over $6 billion in capital throughout her career. Prior to joining Walton, Hubbard held leadership roles at Empower, The Carson Group, and BlackRock, and began her career in real estate development with Lennar Homes.
• O’Neill joined Walton in October 2024 and has contributed to fund creation and management, investor communications, compliance, and due diligence. Before joining Walton, she served as senior vice president of communications and investment services at NAI Legacy, overseeing investor communications and due diligence for more than 20 Delaware statutory trusts. She also previously held the role of investor relations manager at The True Life Companies, focusing on capital raise tracking and investor onboarding.

“Katie and Maggie bring exceptional expertise, vision, and leadership to Walton Global,” said Bill Doherty, chief executive officer of Walton Global. “Their promotions reflect our confidence in their ability to strengthen our capital markets operations, enhance investor relationships, and drive continued success for the company.”

Previously reported by AltsWire, the company expanded its executive leadership team with the promotions of Tony Deegan, Matt Keister, and Todd Woodhead to senior vice presidents. In their new roles, Deegan, Keister, and Woodhead will serve as senior advisers to the chief executive officer and the broader C-suite, driving enterprise-wide initiatives, enhancing governance and stakeholder relations, and advancing the company’s long-term objectives.

Residential Acquisition

Finally, Walton entered the Louisiana market with the acquisition of 94 finished residential lots spanning 39 acres in North Baton Rouge. The property, known as Trivento, is part of a larger 346-acre master planned community expected to deliver approximately 1,200 single-family homes at full buildout.

The acquisition is affiliated with the expansion of Walton’s Builder Land Financing program. By developing land in supply-constrained housing markets across the country, the company is further enabling long-term partnerships with builders and investors by aligning land investments with future housing demand, offering both stability and growth potential in dynamic real estate cycles.

“The city of Zachary’s strong economic foundation, growing employment base, and high homeownership rates make it an ideal location for our first investment in Louisiana,” said Paul Bae, vice president of portfolio management for Walton Global. “Trivento brings together all the right fundamentals … to create a vibrant community that supports both our builder partners and future homeowners.”

Located within the top-ranking Zachary Community School District, Trivento is surrounded by recreational and cultural destinations such as the Baton Rouge Zoo and multiple golf courses. The upcoming Highline development, a 33-acre mixed-use hub featuring dining, retail, office, and municipal spaces, will further enhance the community’s connectivity and lifestyle appeal.

Conveniently situated along Groom Road and LA-964, Trivento offers direct access to major transportation routes and is only 20 minutes from Baton Rouge, one hour from Lafayette, and under two hours from New Orleans. The property’s proximity to Louis Armstrong International Airport makes it an attractive option for both commuters and families seeking quality housing within reach of key employment centers.

Walton Global is a privately-owned, land asset management and global real estate investment company with more than 89,000 acres of land under ownership, management, and administration in the United States and Canada, totaling $4.54 billion. A total of $2.81 billion has been distributed to investors located in 91 countries.

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