The Partnership - 1HWY1
Protea Waterfront Development has hand-selected the nation’s most preeminent and forward-thinking developers that specialize in the creating the synergies envisioned for the new Seaport San Diego. All consultants and advisors are “best in class” in their area of expertise and will bring their passion for excellence to the 1HWY1 Partnership’s goals and vision.
Protea Waterfront Development, LLC (PWD) - Managing Member
PWD is a single-focused entity established with the sole purpose of developing this project. Its “parent,” Protea Holdings, has been developing noteworthy mixed-use projects like Flower Hill Promenade in San Diego since 1993. The principals are longtime San Diego residents and recognized professionals in their respective fields. Yehudi “Gaf” Gaffen, Jeff Jacobs and Jeffrey Essakow bring expertise in development, construction management, biotech, marketing, hospitality, unique mixed-use retail development, fitness and philanthropy. The PWD team shares a commitment to creating a legacy project that is accessible to residents and visitors alike that will be enjoyed for generations to come.
OdySea
OdySea is a premier entertainment company that develops live nature attractions as well as retail and restaurant centers that cater to experiential shopping and dining. Its diversified portfolio includes a number of different nature-centered experiences from aquariums to butterfly pavilions, as well as mirror and laser mazes and commercial real estate. Select experience includes the Newport Aquarium located in Newport, Kentucky; OdySea Aquarium: An Oceanic Adventure as well as Butterfly Wonderland: A Rainforest Experience, both in Scottsdale, Arizona; and The OdySea Experience at Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut. More information is available at www.odyseaaquarium.com.
ThrillCorp
ThrillCorp (USTR) specializes in rides designed to show off the surrounding area, such as iconic spires and sky-view gondolas. Their manufacturing review standards, precision designs and rigorous safety processes have been developed and refined over their 20-year history. For more information visit www.usthrillrides.com.
RCI Group
The RCI Group and its affiliated companies are direct advisors for the development of the marina. This team is responsible for overseeing and advising on the construction of marina-related building and the overall layout of the marina.
The RCI Group has experience developing marinas mainly on the East Coast of the United States. These developments include the Miami Beach Marina and Boston Yacht Haven. Also, they are currently developing Steelpointe Harbor in New England. Most recently, they have been awarded large waterfront developments in Cuba. They consistently meet the highest standards of service, profitability and performance. Throughout their 40 years of operation, the RCI Group boasts a long and rich history of developing and managing residential, commercial and marine properties. More information is available at www.rciair.com.
Protea Waterfront Development, LLC (PWD) - Managing Member
PWD is a single-focused entity established with the sole purpose of developing this project. Its “parent,” Protea Holdings, has been developing noteworthy mixed-use projects like Flower Hill Promenade in San Diego since 1993. The principals are longtime San Diego residents and recognized professionals in their respective fields. Yehudi “Gaf” Gaffen, Jeff Jacobs and Jeffrey Essakow bring expertise in development, construction management, biotech, marketing, hospitality, unique mixed-use retail development, fitness and philanthropy. The PWD team shares a commitment to creating a legacy project that is accessible to residents and visitors alike that will be enjoyed for generations to come.
OdySea
OdySea is a premier entertainment company that develops live nature attractions as well as retail and restaurant centers that cater to experiential shopping and dining. Its diversified portfolio includes a number of different nature-centered experiences from aquariums to butterfly pavilions, as well as mirror and laser mazes and commercial real estate. Select experience includes the Newport Aquarium located in Newport, Kentucky; OdySea Aquarium: An Oceanic Adventure as well as Butterfly Wonderland: A Rainforest Experience, both in Scottsdale, Arizona; and The OdySea Experience at Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut. More information is available at www.odyseaaquarium.com.
ThrillCorp
ThrillCorp (USTR) specializes in rides designed to show off the surrounding area, such as iconic spires and sky-view gondolas. Their manufacturing review standards, precision designs and rigorous safety processes have been developed and refined over their 20-year history. For more information visit www.usthrillrides.com.
RCI Group
The RCI Group and its affiliated companies are direct advisors for the development of the marina. This team is responsible for overseeing and advising on the construction of marina-related building and the overall layout of the marina.
The RCI Group has experience developing marinas mainly on the East Coast of the United States. These developments include the Miami Beach Marina and Boston Yacht Haven. Also, they are currently developing Steelpointe Harbor in New England. Most recently, they have been awarded large waterfront developments in Cuba. They consistently meet the highest standards of service, profitability and performance. Throughout their 40 years of operation, the RCI Group boasts a long and rich history of developing and managing residential, commercial and marine properties. More information is available at www.rciair.com.
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
With a project of this magnitude, Protea Waterfront Development has handpicked a “blue ribbon” advisory committee of San Diego’s most respected leaders and community pillars to provide the benefit of their decades of experience in San Diego.
The committee includes:
The committee includes:
- Irwin Jacobs, San Diego’s most celebrated innovator and the CEO emeritus of Qualcomm, a company he co-founded in 1985;
- Steven Black, chairman of Cisterra Partners, and a stalwart of the real estate development industry with over 30 years of experience;
- Tom Sudberry, chairman of the board for Sudberry Properties, and pioneering mastermind of master-planned communities specializing in urban retail, community and town center developments;
- Stath Karras, executive director of the Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate, and a lauded scholar in strategic initiatives who creates meaningful learning experiences for the real estate students at the University of San Diego;
- Richard Bartell, president and CEO of Bartell Hotels, and a 30-year veteran of the hotel industry in the San Diego area who enriches the fabric of the hospitality and philanthropy communities.
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