Meet the Team
Gunnar Thorderson, CEO
Gunnar leads Ironwood Land Group with a clear vision for growth, strategy, and innovation. With a background in high-performance sales leadership and lead generation systems, he’s built and scaled multiple successful ventures across real estate, solar, and land acquisitions.
Known for his sharp eye for market opportunities and his ability to cast big-picture vision, Gunnar drives the company’s mission to simplify land deals and create long-term value for both sellers and communities. His focus on system design, scalable infrastructure, and building elite teams ensures Ironwood operates at the highest level while staying true to its core values of integrity, transparency, and follow-through.
James oversees daily operations at Ironwood Land Group, bringing deep expertise in acquisitions, dispositions, and deal management. With years of hands-on experience locking up land deals and successfully moving them through the pipeline, James ensures every transaction is smooth, clear, and professional from first conversation to closing day.
Respected for his calm leadership and operational precision, James is the engine that keeps Ironwood running at full speed. His passion for problem-solving, strong negotiation skills, and attention to detail make him a trusted partner for landowners, buyers, and the entire Ironwood team.
James Mandavia, COO
Taylor Kay, CDO
Taylor leads the growth and development side of Ironwood Land Group, with a focus on recruiting, training, and scaling the acquisitions team. With a background in coaching, leadership development, and high-level sales, Taylor plays a key role in building the people and processes that power Ironwood’s success.
Known for his ability to inspire teams and develop top performers, Taylor is passionate about creating a winning culture where every member of the Ironwood team has the tools, training, and support they need to thrive. His leadership ensures that Ironwood not only attracts the best talent—but helps shape them into the best in the business.