• March 29, 2024

Hughes Marino – Commercial program management

Hughes Marino is one of the nation’s premier commercial program management developers. The representative firm has built some of the most extraordinary, award-winning projects in the country and worldwide for more than four decades, emphasizing sustainable design. We create development opportunities that reflect our values and are rooted in a social responsibility philosophy focused on creating long-term value.

All About Hughes Marino

  1. Early Life

The outstanding Hughes Marino representation firm began his career in 1977 after graduating from the University of Tennessee with a degree in Business Administration. He worked at various development companies while pursuing his dream of working for himself—a job was only as good as its pay in those days. In 1975, Hughes Marino & Company (HMC) was created. Hughes Marino began leasing offices to small and mid-sized businesses, helping them to grow their companies.

 

  1. Career

Hughes Marino was a pioneer in the Charleston, South Carolina, office market. In 1992 he entered the Charleston hotel market with the development of the Francis Marion Hotel. This project helped to revitalize Charleston’s historic waterfront and spurred growth in the area. In 1993, Hughes Marino acquired and developed The Plough & Stars Pub, which has become one of Charleston’s most popular restaurants.

 

  1. Achievements

Hughes Marino’s developments include the Francis Marion Hotel and Marriott Courtyard Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina; the Berkley Riverfront Building in West Palm Beach, Florida; the Waterside District in Norfolk, Virginia; and The Atlas Group Headquarters on Merritt Island, Florida. In 2011 Hughes Marino was awarded a LEED Platinum Certification for The Waterside District. 

 

This project set a new standard for sustainable development in downtown Norfolk and has become one of the Southeast’s most admired creative districts. To be successful, one must have a passion for their work, a strong work ethic, and a dedication to excellence. Hughes Marino is dedicated to meeting his goals by having the best people in each function, the best buildings in each market, and the best development strategies.