Meet the Team
Juniper Mountain Capital is a privately held real estate investment firm dedicated to acquiring and managing high-performing commercial properties across the United States. Our mission is to deliver consistent, risk-adjusted returns through disciplined investment strategies, active asset management, and a commitment to long-term value creation.
With a focus on transparency and alignment of interests, we partner with investors to navigate the complexities of the real estate market, aiming to build wealth and foster enduring relationships.
Leadership Team
Harold Ruf
Chief Financial Officer
Steve Ruf
Chief Executive Officer
Parker Petersen
Chief Operating Officer
Briggs Ruf
Harold has been involved in construction and development for more than 40 years. He has been involved in construction projects across diverse sectors, including microtunneling, wastewater treatment facilities, water pumping plants, major utility pipelines, municipal and commercial buildings, water tanks, wastewater collection systems, culinary and secondary water distribution systems, concrete structures, roadway construction, ski resort development, and airports. He was a licensed CPA for 40 years. He currently serves on multiple boards including Public Companies.
Steve is one of the early innovators in Opportunity Zones and Smaller Workforce Housing. He developed the first Micro Apartments in Utah and set up one of the first opportunity zone funds. His leadership at OZ Development leverages his deep expertise in construction management and real estate development, particularly focused on revitalizing economically distressed areas. He specializes in unique tax strategies related to real estate. Steve has a degree from Brigham Young University and an advanced degree from the University of Utah.
Parker began his career in the tax strategy group at Goldman Sachs before transitioning to private equity real estate. Over the course of his career, he has held various roles spanning fund and asset management, financial reporting, and direct investment, including most recently sitting as Chief Investment Officer. Parker has underwritten and advised on the allocation of hundreds of millions of dollars across a wide range of real estate investments, including complex development and value-add projects across multiple asset classes. He now joins Juniper Mountain Capital as Chief Operating Officer. Parker holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Brigham Young University’s Marriott School of Business and a Master of Finance from the Judge Business School at the University of Cambridge.
Briggs Ruf is a student at Brigham Young University with career goals in tax strategy and financial planning. He previously worked as an intern at a strategic tax avoidance firm, where he gained experience with tax-efficient structures and saw the value of proactive financial planning. In addition to his studies, Briggs has run online sales ventures that have strengthened his communication skills, problem-solving ability, and self-motivated work ethic.