In selecting the team of professional firms to work on this project, experience was the key factor. Regional and national resources provide a perspective and a wealth of knowledge.
Jerry Gnazzo and Jane Santa Maria, developers for the project, have more than twenty-five years experience in commercial and residential real estate development. Jane, a native Houstonian, and her husband, Jerry, have been involved in numerous town home and condominium development projects throughout the country.
A few notable projects include: Historical Restoration into Luxury Town HomesBeaver Place, Beacon Hill, Boston, Mass and The Cornell, Denver Colorado; New Town Home ConstructionLas Haciendas, San Antonio, Texas; Single Family Custom HomesBow & Hopkinton, NH; Commercial/Retail Development and ConstructionBoston, Mass
The award-winning Melton Henry Architectural Group of Houston master planned the development and designed the architectural plans for The Moorings at Mustang Island. Their experience includes historic renovation, hotels, condominiums, golf resorts, country clubs, retail centers, institutional work for public schools, universities and health research facilities. Over the past 30 years the key personnel of this firm have been responsible for the delivery of projects of all sizes and complexity totaling more than $600 million in construction costs.
Urban Engineering of Corpus Christi and Port Aransas with
over 40 years experience and 40 associates brings unparalleled coastal expertise.
www.urbaneng.com A diverse and creative individual, Jim Urban is also a music lover and aficionado.To learn more, click the Third Coast Music image to the right!
Island Construction, Port Aransas's oldest and largest
construction company has excavated the Marina and provided site preparation,
road construction and utility installation.
Buckwild Builders, Inc., Jerry
Buckley of BuckWild Builders, Inc. brings over thirty-eight years of experience
in residential and multi-family construction. Jerry has been responsible
for the oversight and construction of over 2,700 units of multi-family
projects in eight different states with contract values of over $250,000,000. He
has also constructed high-end custom homes and retail buildings. Jerry,
a native Texan, recently decided to move back to Texas to be closer to his
family and started BuckWild Builders, Inc.
Susan Castor Wilson ASID, Principal, The Castor Collection, of
Corpus Christi and Port Aransas. Castors thirty six year design career
has proven her to be one of the most respected and sought after
interior designers in Central/South Texas. For the last twenty two years
Susan has owned and operated The Castor Collection, a high end design studio
and retail boutique specializing in unique furniture and hard to find accessories
for the home and office. The Castor Collection has recently opened a second
design studio and boutique in Port Aransas specializing in coastal
inspired furnishings and accessories. Susan Castor and her vast staff of
interior design professionals will be responsible for the interior design
of The Moorings at Mustang Islands model home opening summer, 2006. Visit
The Castor Collection web site at www.castorcollection.com or
contact them at 361-851-8052.
Betty Turner Real Estate is the listing broker of The Moorings at Mustang Island. As Broker/Owner, Betty brings a real passion to the project and an appreciation for the luxury townhome development she represents. She has held a Texas real estate license for the past forty years. During that time she has been principal broker of real estate companies in Corpus Christi, Padre Island and Port Aransas specializing in the sales of multi-million dollar luxury homes, condominiums, undeveloped home sites and commercial properties.
Betty Turner is the former two-term Mayor of Corpus Christi and a current resident of Island Moorings in Port Aransas, she is widely recognized for her extensive knowledge and familiarity with local investment opportunities. Her business background, inside knowledge, experience, contacts and political savvy provide her with the reputation as being one of most successful and formidable area brokers. Being a long time realtor, Betty has earned her position as a member of the prestigious Luxury Real Estate network.
Keith K. Donley, Vice President of Sales for Betty Turner Real Estate, brings to The Moorings sales team a rich background of leadership and sales. He is a successful licensed realtor and has earned an enviable reputation for his infectious personality, keen sense of humor and his wealth of knowledge of the real estate market and Mustang Island investments that have made him a multi-million dollar producer.
A native of San Antonio and a graduate of Alamo Heights High School and Trinity University, Donley was initially employed in medical sales. He moved to Dallas and spent the next twenty-five years in medical sales, primarily in the implantable cardiac device industry. He was also President of The Donley Group- a Medical Sales Representative Organization.
In 1999, Keith and his wife, Nancy moved to Port Aransas as full time residents. An active pilot, Keith served as the former chairman of the Mustang Beach Airport Advisory Committee. He is currently President of the Casa Del Cortes Home Owners Association , an elected member of the Port Aransas City Council, a member of the Coastal Bend Council of Governments, the Texas Municipal League, the Texas Real Estate Commission and the Corpus Christi Board of Realtors.
Ensemble Group of Corpus Christi, lead by the
creative talents of Gracie Martin is responsible for development
and maintenance of the Moorings
web site (www.livetheisland.com). Visit their website at www.ensemblegroup.net |