Ryan François

Founder/CEO

A Des Moines native, Ryan is passionate about building urban communities to be more walkable, sustainable, and beautiful. Pursuing his interests in traditional architecture and craftsmanship, he founded Rally Cap Properties in 2015 to restore historic homes near downtown Des Moines.

Ryan is also the owner of the Woodland Realm, a volunteer-led, 1/2 acre urban garden located in the Woodland Heights neighborhood. When not working on old houses or in the garden, Ryan can be found riding his bike, playing board games, or exploring outdoors.