KEVIN MARTIN, TODD PICKUP, JOE MOODY, RICK WEINER, KORY KRAMER
PARTNERS
EAGLE FOUR PARTNERS
WHY: Founded in 1996, locally based private equity group of investors who have become the largest owner of hotel and resort properties with a focus in Newport Beach. Have participated as lead equity investor in more than $3B of real estate transactions.
IN THE NEWS: Promoted USA Volleyball Elite Beach Pro Tour tournament in Newport Beach in October, featuring some of the biggest names in beach volleyball with $550K in prize money. The Pendry as well as the Vea Newport Beach and the Balboa Bay Resort offered packages that catered to the tournament.
NOTABLE: Assets include Ritz-Carlton Residences in Newport Beach, Pendry Newport Beach, Vea Newport Beach, Balboa Bay Resort & Club and Newport Beach Country Club and Paséa Hotel & Spa in Huntington Beach.
QUOTABLE: “We need to introduce Newport Beach as a place to stay. We think this is a good investment toward the Olympics. This is already the epicenter of volleyball. This is where volleyball at its highest level is played.” — Kevin Martin
