About Us
Our Mission
Rockwell Square Ventures was founded out of a deep love and passion for preserving, protecting, and revitalizing neglected historical real estate. We assemble talented teams of professionals on each of our projects to successfully execute our ambitious and difficult plans. We strive to provide a healthy financial and intrinsic return to our investors as we aim to save and transform America’s architectural heritage.
Our Vision
​Rockwell Square Ventures aspires to be one of the leading developers and supporters of historical properties across the country, managing a diverse range of interesting projects for investors looking to participate in unique and memorable projects. The company targets the commencement of at least three projects per year, managing the development of no more than ten properties. It contributes a sizeable portion of its profit back into the communities in which it operates, supporting organizations focused on preserving and improving our communities.
Our Values
Rockwell Square Ventures stands for preserving America's rich architectural heritage. In a world that is far too quick to tear down old buildings and its many stories, we believe there is a better path forward. With the support of like-minded investors and talented professionals, Rockwell Square Ventures aims to commit its time, talent, and treasure to preserving historical structures one project at a time. Along the way, we seek to generate a healthy rate of return for our investors and improve the many communities in which we work.
Our Team
Michael Bradbury
Founder + Managing Partner
Michael brings to Rockwell Square Ventures an intense passion for historic development and entrepreneurship. Michael has founded and operated several successful real estate, construction, and customer-focused businesses, including Bradbury Brothers Cooling, Plumbing, and Electrical; Bradbury Family Investments; and The Historic Hill House + Farm. His companies are consistently recognized as best in class (Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies, Montgomery County Small Business of the Year, HBJ Fast 100). In 2020, Houston Business Journal named Michael as one of its “40 under 40”. Michael is an honors graduate of UC Santa Barbara and received his MBA from Rice University. He spent nearly 10 years in investment banking with UBS Investment Bank and Wells Fargo Securities before founding his first company in 2010. Prior to graduate school, Michael worked for the U.S. House Ways & Means Committee in Washington, D.C., where he met his wife, Annie. They live in The Woodlands, Texas with their three children (Jack, Michael, and Berkeley). Michael serves on the Board of Directors for the Montgomery County Habitat for Humanity and the Montgomery County Community Assistance Center. In his spare time, Michael enjoys playing golf, cooking, traveling, and reading Ron Chernow biographies.
Michael Bradbury, Founder + Managing Partner
Paco Rivera
Partner + Business Development Director
Paco Rivera, Partner + Business Development Director
Paco leads all business development efforts at Rockwell Square Ventures. Prior to joining the team, Paco served as Regional Manager of Business Banking for Woodforest National Bank. He was previously the Director of Community Banking for Veritex Community Bank following its merger with Green Bank. At Green Bank, he was the Executive Vice President of Business and Private Banking. Paco began his banking career on the retail side as a Branch Manager with Washington Mutual, followed by running the North Houston region for Wachovia. Paco is a former Board Member of the Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce, Breast Cancer Charities of America, and CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates). He is a graduate of Leadership Montgomery County (LMC) and the LMC Master Class. He enjoys giving back to his community and regularly volunteers his time with local non-profits. Paco co-chaired the annual Woodlands Crawfish and BBQ Festivals, both benefiting The Pulmonary Hypertension Association. He was also a member of the Woodlands Rotary Club. In his free time, Paco enjoys golf, camping, and barbecuing. He attended the University of Kentucky on a diving scholarship and is a six-time All-American. After receiving a Finance degree, he returned to The Woodlands where he lives with wife Kerrie, and sons Jayce and Luke.
