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Suntex Marinas
Suntex Marinas owns and operates a national network of over 100 premier marina properties across the United States. It specializes in the acquisition,...
Suntex Marinas
Suntex Marinas owns and operates a national network of over 100 premier marina properties across the United States. It specializes in the acquisition, development, and management of high-quality marinas. The company is recognized for exceptional customer service, experienced on-site teams, and strong community engagement for boaters.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Dallas
Corporate office
17330 Preston Road, Suite #100C, Dallas, TX 75252, United States
Additional offices
New York, United States
Principals
Bryan Redmond
Chief Executive Officer
Tom Tipton
Chief Financial Officer
Rich Carter
Chief Operating Officer
Rochelle Thomas
Chief Legal Officer
Laura Gilham
Chief Human Resource Officer
Chris Petty
Chief Investments Officer
Brian Rook
Chief Technology Officer
Lance Phillips
Chief Accounting Officer
David Filler
Chief Development Officer
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Suntex Marinas?
Bryan Redmond, co-founder and CEO, leads strategic initiatives and portfolio expansion. Chris Petty, as Chief Investments Officer, directly manages mergers, acquisitions and development investments. David Filler, Chief Development Officer, oversees property development representing over $700 million in assets under development (per the firm).
How does Suntex source proprietary deal flow?
Suntex's acquisitions team, led by Chris Petty and supported by a Director of Mergers and Acquisitions, sources deals through industry relationships and direct outreach to marina owners. The firm also pursues partnerships such as the 2026 Destination Marina Partner Program and the Windward Marina Group merger. James Frye, VP of Government Relations, manages ground leases and relationships with federal, state and municipal agencies.
What investment stages does Suntex typically target?
Suntex focuses on acquiring and developing existing marinas and marina-related real estate across the US, Caribbean and Bahamas. Its portfolio includes both operational assets and greenfield developments. The firm has overseen roughly $2 billion in transactions, with over $700 million in assets currently under development (per the firm).
Which sectors does Suntex explicitly avoid?
Suntex does not publicly disclose any explicit avoidance criteria beyond its focus on marinas and waterfront hospitality. The firm's stated mission revolves around the Circle of Boating model, and its investments are concentrated in marina operations, boat clubs and related hospitality assets.
How is Suntex related to its predecessor entities?
Suntex was formed by Bryan Redmond and David Filler, who previously worked at Sun Resorts International, a firm that acquired and owned marinas in the US, Caribbean and Mexico. Sun Resorts sold most of its assets to Island Global Yachting, where Redmond served as Director of M&A. Suntex's leadership includes executives who have worked together for up to 19 years (per the firm).
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