ABOUT US
Iron Compass Ventures is a multi-faceted real estate
development company with a primary focus in the
southeast region of the country. We seek niche
markets with growing economies, where multi-
family apartments and condominiums as well as retail
operations will flourish. Iron Compass is committed
to building products that its principal members would
consider living-in or utilizing, regardless of price point.
As such, product design, sound construction and quality
components are paramount, and together are the
cornerstones of every development. To achieve the
stated goals, key members of the Iron Compass leader-
ship maintain close working relationships and physical
presence on-site with contractors and management
agents during each phase of development, construction,
stabilization, and ownership.
 
HISTORY
Todd Allen established Iron Compass Ventures following
the strategic vision and succession planning of the
The Allen Companies of Kentucky (ACK) – a family devel-
opment business founded by his father, Roger over thirty
years ago.

As an aviation enthusiast and an avid flyer, Todd chose an
aviation term for the name of his new company. In the early
days of aviation, railroad tracks provided a dependable
means of surface navigation and were known as the Iron
Compass. As a sign of dependability, strength, direction
and longevity, Iron Compass embodies the mission to deliver
quality real estate products.