Dunston Powell is a Principal and co-founder of BlueWater Marinas. 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. Prior to forming BlueWater Marinas, LLC, 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 $500 million in marina transactions.

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 a 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 spent two and half years at Greystar, 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 17 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.

Campbell Miller joined BlueWater Marinas at the company’s inception in 2022 and serves as an Associate for the company. Campbell’s primary responsibilities include quantitative and qualitative analysis for new acquisitions, overseeing asset management of the company’s portfolio, analyzing company financials and future planning, and implementing business plans at the asset level. Prior to BlueWater, Campbell worked in this same capacity at Port 32 marinas, which he joined in September 2020.

Campbell is currently earning his Masters in Real Estate from Georgetown University and holds his BS in Economics from the University of Virginia.

Before joining Port 32, Campbell completed two summer internships in the real estate industry at Berkadia Commercial Mortgage and Carolina Commercial.

Sam Miller joined BlueWater Marinas at the company’s inception in 2022 and serves as an Associate for the company. Sam’s primary responsibilities include assisting on all new acquisitions, leading the firm’s commercial leasing activity and performing 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.

Sawyer Umstead joined BlueWater Marinas as an Analyst in June 2024. His primary responsibilities include financial analysis and modeling, assisting on all company acquisitions and developments, and market research.

Before joining BlueWater, Sawyer interned with BlueWater in March 2024 while pursuing his MBA from College of Charleston. He 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.