strategic partners

Strategic Development

Weaving our experience into our newest projects, we’ve assembled a talented team who share our goals, our philosophy and our integrity. Through foresight, strategic planning capabilities, development expertise and financial reporting second to none, we have grown into a company that sets new industry standards.

We work closely with the best construction firms, planning consultants, engineering firms, and financial institutions, so our projects move ahead quickly and efficiently. It is this proven track record of success and achievement that has consistently created excellent value for our partners: investors, builders and homeowners alike.

Marlin Atlantis has mapped the future with strategic planning and a commitment to development that enriches the land, while providing communities where families will thrive. Because of this, we have been able to obtain significant properties that will become our hallmarks of success.

In the words of our strategic partners:

“It’s always a pleasure to be involved with a Marlin Atlantis project because the entire atmosphere of the firm is creative and imaginative.  An always-original approach to developing important sites places high value on a planning and design firm’s vision, requiring attention to details unique to each tract of land.

“Because Marlin Atlantis chooses only spectacular properties, the emphasis is always on options that fit beautifully with the property, celebrate its elements of charm and natural beauty, and create supremely livable communities.

“Additionally, Marlin Atlantis leads the way with interest in developing ‘green’ communities, particularly with regard to water conservancy, a huge quality-of-life issue in most market areas.  Marlin Atlantis is committed to developing their land and managing their communities in a resource-protective manner.” 
Paul D. McCracken
Jacobs

“Experience teaches that superlative planning must embrace an extremely simple principle: that people must connect to their surrounding environment, built or natural.  For Trinity Falls, the common design thread of the land plan traces back to the Public Works Era of our country, when regionalism was the basis of strong community pride.  In this period of history, the foundation of society included small-town baseball leagues, county fairs, and farmers’ markets.  

“In the Dallas area, Kessler Park and White Rock Lake Park are perfect examples of beautiful and accessible locales developed in the Public Works Era.  Still in popular use today, buildings of natural stone enhance largely undisturbed natural terrain, and native plants have been carefully preserved and cultivated.

“It is this timeless quality that Marlin Atlantis requires for development of unique, pedestrian-friendly environments.  To ensure truly wonderful outcomes, each member of our design team is focused on the vision of highly marketable communities, where people can live in comfort, work nearby, and be surrounded by diverse opportunities for recreation.”
Mark T. Meyer, RLA, ASLA
Principal, TBG Partners –Dallas

“My team and I are proud to be part of the Marlin Atlantis family of creative thinkers, wherein the preservation of natural resources is the basis for planning and decision-making.

“Being involved with Esperanza gives me a feeling reminiscent of my involvement with the Astrodome.  I have a deep sense of personal satisfaction as I help create something wonderful that people will enjoy for generations. 

“My vision of Esperanza is that of a community blending into the natural beauty of the land.  The site and surrounding countrysideare magnificent, with pristine hilltops in Kendall County to be permanently preserved, exactly as they are today.  The views from these hilltops will be available for anyone to enjoy, homeowners and visitors alike, making this a unique community – built with nature conservancy and enduring quality of life as the priorities.”
Mike Coyle. P.E.
Coyle Engineering, Inc

"Because Hillcrest Bank specializes in commercial real estate transactions and relationships, I interact with many developers.  Marlin Atlantis is one firm I wish all developers would emulate.  As an organization, they are exceptionally knowledgeable about the commercial real estate process and are one of the most efficient in terms of imparting information and documentation.  Additionally, they are involved in projects of the highest quality – and all are as solidly structured as any in the market.   They form outstanding alliances and I am very pleased, going forward, that Hillcrest Bank is included as one of their strategic partners."
Jack A. Tanner III
SVP, Austin City President
Hillcrest Bank
 

"I came to know John Marlin and Jim Baker during a harmonious and productive negotiation that culminated in the sale of a large tract of land owned by the B.B. Owen Trust. From the beginning, Marlin Atlantis was very careful to conduct their land planning and employ engineering concepts that reflected the vision Mr. Owen had for his land. The trustees were comfortable with the long term development plans and the way Marlin Atlantis conducted business."

"I spoke with one or more people in the Marlin Atlantis organization daily for approximately a year and had no difficulty working out a plan to meet the needs of both Marlin Atlantis and the B.B. Owen Trust. Early on, it was clear that Marlin Atlantis and the trustees shared many opinions about good development practices. This agreement was extremely important because the land, now known as Trinity Falls and the B.B. Owen Memorial Park, will carry forward Mr. Owen's legacy and preserve an exceptional natural resource for the entire North Texas region."
Monty Jackson
Trustee, the B.B. Owen Trust
Principal, Tom Jackson & Son, Inc.

"We've worked with Marlin Atlantis on several successful development projects and we know exactly what they expect. They expect quality value-added engineering in a timely fashion. We look forward to many more opportunities with Marlin Atlantis in the years to come."
Thomas K. Juhn,
Vice President, Jones and Boyd

"I see in Marlin Atlantis as a commitment to excellence and a strong preference for long-term relationships - core beliefs that dovetail perfectly with those of E2M, which clearly define the way we work together. Our strong relationship makes it possible for E2M to generate superior returns, by investing in unique real estate opportunities. I couldn't ask for a more mutually beneficial relationship."
William P. Daves IV
E2M Partners, LLC

"Marlin Atlantis purchased my hill country ranch just east of Boerne, Texas. Because I was acting as my entire family's representative, the sale of this homestead was far from just another land deal for me, and my requirements and expectations went far beyond monetary compensation."

"In the course of long-term discussions and negotiations, the Marlin Atlantis commitment to preservation of the property's pristine beauty mirrored my own - every step of the way. Further, my need to be fully informed of plans for future development was respected, my expectations were exceeded in every way, and I experienced the most outstanding negotiations and the most precise follow-through performance I've seen in my entire business career."

"Marlin Atlantis executives John Marlin and Jim Baker did exactly what they agreed to do. They demonstrated their integrity again and again. Their admirable character and business acumen will no doubt continue to lead the way in their industry as we, buyers and sellers working hand in hand, protect irreplaceable surroundings and insist upon conservation of our natural resources."
Gerald D. Hagee
Hagee Holdings

"I’ve been in the commercial real estate brokerage business in Houston for 23 years and have had the pleasure of working with Marlin Atlantis for the past 2 ½ years. One of the top land development companies I have had the pleasure to work with, they have closed every single transaction placed under contract with me. In fact, Marlin Atlantis is always at the front of the line when I find quality parcels, because of their strong track record of closing transactions in a timely manner.

I have found everyone in their organization a complete professional. They understand, and are quick to grasp, the complicated issues that make up land development and are very quick to respond to any issues or complications that arise, always being able to offer creative solutions to difficult problems."
Kirk Laguarta
Broker, Land Advisors Organization, Houston Office

"We appreciate land developers like Marlin Atlantis in our area. They will continue to do very well. They currently have over $100 million invested in the Dallas area with 15,000 home lots. They've invested over $10 million in each project in our area, and that shows the commitment we respect in a quality land and home developer."