Joe H Miller IV is a Principal and co-founder of BlueWater Marinas. Joe has over 35 years of experience in the real estate industry and for the past 20 years has been a leading participant in the marina industry. Previously, Joe founded and grew two marina companies, Atlantic Marina Holdings and Port 32 Marinas. With over $600 million in marina transaction and development activity under Joe’s leadership, his previous companies assembled a best-in-class portfolio totaling over 4,000 slips across the Southeast.

Prior to entering the marina industry, Joe started his career in the real estate industry in 1990 working for Trammell Crow Company, Childress Klein Properties and Cousins Properties in Atlanta before venturing out on his own to start Miller Development in 1998 in Charleston. Joe earned his J.D. from the University of South Carolina and his MBA from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University.

Dunston Powell is a Principal and co-founder of BlueWater Marinas. Dunston has been a leading participant in the marina industry since 2003. Prior to forming BlueWater Marinas, Dunston was Chief Investment Officer at Port 32 Marinas, owned and operated three successful boutique commercial/investment real estate firms, and was Director of Acquisitions at Atlantic Marina Holdings. Dunston has been involved in over $600 million in marina transactions.

Dunston has a BS in Real Estate from the University of Georgia and received a CCIM designation in 2002. Dunston has been fully vested in commercial real estate investing, brokerage and development since 1996. Dunston is an active member of Holy Cross Episcopal Church, CCIM, Association of Marina Industries, Autism Speaks, driver for Meals on Wheels, and is a past president for Mt. Pleasant Sertoma Charity.

Additional deals participated in outside of AMH & P32 Ownership:

Tidewater Yacht Marina – Portsmouth VA – 300 wet slips

Magwood Marine – Mount Pleasant SC – 70 dry slips

Simmons Marina – Mount Pleasant SC – 70 dry slips

Seabreeze Marina – Charleston SC – 200 dry/50 wet slips

Golden Isles Marina – St Simons GA – 250 dry slips

Timberlake Marina – Chapin SC - 220 wet slips

Joe H Miller V is the Managing Director and a co-founder of BlueWater Marinas. In Joe’s role, he oversees day-to-day corporate activities, including acquisitions and asset management, and will oversee all future developments. Prior to BlueWater, Joe was the Director of Acquisitions and Development at Port 32 Marinas.

Prior to joining Port 32 Marinas, Joe worked with the development team at Greystar Real Estate Partners, the nation’s largest multifamily developer. While at Greystar, he was involved in the development of over a $1 billion of residential multi-family deals totaling over 2,000 units. Prior to Greystar, Joe spent two years with JBG Smith, a market leader in the commercial and multi-family industries in the DC metro area. Joe was involved in nearly $500 million of development, including a 280,000 SF office tower where JBGS re-located their headquarters and over 600 multifamily units.

Joe holds a BA from the University of Virginia and a Masters in Real Estate and Infrastructure from the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School.

Josh Schooler joined BlueWater Marinas in 2023 and serves as the Director of Finance for the company. Josh’s primary responsibilities include oversight on all company and property finances, investor financial reporting and annual budgeting.

Prior to BlueWater, Josh spent four years at Greystar, the nation’s largest multifamily developer. While there, he worked as the accounting manager over the Carolinas region, overseeing all development and construction in both South Carolina and North Carolina. His role consisted of maintaining regional financial reporting and FP&A on nearly $800M in residential multi-family asset value consisting of over 4,000 individual units, along with financial oversight on 25+ development projects between active construction and fully operational assets.

Josh received his BS in Accounting and Masters in Accounting from Clemson University and currently holds his CPA license in South Carolina.

Cam Melangton joined BlueWater in 2024 and serves as Director of Operations. Cam’s primary responsibilities include facility management transition, staff training, infrastructure maintenance, dock & pier reconstruction, emergency response, guest services, facility branding, fueling operations, electrical & pump out systems, and submerged land leases. Cam has over a decade of marina management experience overseeing multiple facilities, specializing in optimizing operations and financial performance. Cam holds his AMI and CMM certifications.

Rebecca McMenemy joined BlueWater in 2023 and serves as Director of Marketing and Business Operations. Rebecca has over 18 years of experience in the marine industry, having started her career with Atlantic Marina Holdings. Rebecca’s primary responsibilities include company-wide marketing, branding & merchandising, due diligence and acquisitions integration, HR strategy & employee relations, and software & technology management.

Prior to joining Bluewater, Rebecca worked in the same capacity at Port 32 Marinas. Rebecca received her BS from the College of Charleston.

Shane Marler joined BlueWater in 2024 and serves as Director of Operations for its South Carolina assets. Shane’s primary responsibilities include marina operations management, staffing and training, infrastructure and equipment maintenance, emergency response, and advising on due diligence, including operations, physical plant, and equipment. Shane is an OSHA-Certified Forklift Operator. Prior to joining Bluewater, Shane worked in the same capacity at Atlantic Marina Holdings since 2004.

Shane received his BS from Francis Marion University.

Jared Young joined BlueWater Marinas in 2025 and serves as the Controller for the company. Jared’s primary responsibilities include oversight of daily accounting operations, investor reporting, and regional portfolio consolidation of assets under ownership.

Prior to joining BlueWater, Jared spent five years at Greystar, the nation’s largest multifamily developer. While at Greystar, he managed the development and construction accounting for the Phoenix and Las Vegas Markets. Jared received his BS and Masters in Accounting from Clemson University and is a licensed CPA in South Carolina.

Campbell Miller is a Senior Investment Associate at BlueWater Marinas. In his role, he oversees asset management across the portfolio and leads underwriting on all potential acquisitions. He joined BlueWater at its inception in 2022 and has been integral in the company’s growth and investment strategy.

Prior to BlueWater, Campbell spent three years at Port 32 Marinas, where he assisted in the company’s recapitalization during his first year and served as the lead analyst and underwriter as the platform expanded from 4 to 9 assets totaling $400 million in value.

Campbell holds a BA in Economics from the University of Virginia and a Master’s in Real Estate from Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business.

Sam Miller joined BlueWater Marinas at the company’s inception in 2022 and serves as Senior Acquisitions Manager for the company. Sam’s primary responsibilities include lead generation and assistance in underwriting and processing for all new acquisitions. Additionally, Sam helps lead the firm’s commercial leasing and market research.

Prior to BlueWater, Sam worked as an Associate in this same capacity at Port 32 Marinas, which he joined in April 2021. Sam holds a Masters in Real Estate from Georgetown University and graduated from the University of Virginia with a BA in History. After UVA, he worked for the U.S. Department of Commerce as an assistant to the CFO for two years.

George Shepherd joined BlueWater Marinas in 2025 and serves as a Senior Analyst. He is responsible for financial analysis, modeling, creating investment materials, and supporting acquisitions and developments. His work focuses on driving the company’s strategic initiatives in both acquisitions and asset management.

Before joining BlueWater, George worked at Greystar within the Investment Management team, where he supported multifamily and build-for-rent acquisitions and asset management across Southeast U.S. markets. George holds a BA in Economics and a master’s in commerce from the University of Virginia. Prior to his role at Greystar, he completed a summer internship at Brand Properties in his hometown of Atlanta, GA.

Sawyer Umstead is an Acquisitions Associate at BlueWater Marinas, where he is responsible for sourcing and evaluating marina investment opportunities along the East Coast, with a strong focus on New England. His primary responsibilities include deal sourcing, leading due diligence processes, conducting market research, and implementing value-add and development initiatives across BlueWater’s portfolio of marinas.

Before moving into his current role, Sawyer joined BlueWater as an Analyst in June 2024 after interning with the company earlier that year while completing his MBA at the College of Charleston. He also holds a BS in Economics from East Carolina University.

Zoe Gage joined BlueWater Marinas in April 2024 and serves as an Associate of Marketing and Business Operations for the company. Zoe’s primary responsibilities include assisting on implementation of marina level business plans, overseeing  internal and external marketing objectives, aiding in HR operations, and administrative tasks. Prior to BlueWater, Zoe worked in digital marketing and creative recruiting. She also maintains her UX Design certificate from General Assembly.

Zoe holds her BA in Advertising and Communication Studies from the University of Georgia.