Leadership

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  Coastal Oak Partners is built on a foundation of trust, integrity, and proven execution formed out of the longstanding success of Smith Commercial Property Group. With over $500 million in commercial real estate advisory transactions, Smith-CRE has become a recognized leader in Florida’s industrial sector, known for delivering consistent results through data-driven strategies and market foresight.

Coastal Oak Partners was established to expand this platform pairing institutional discipline with entrepreneurial agility to pursue high-conviction opportunities across the Southeastern U.S. Backed by experienced principals and a strong capital base, we are actively positioned to acquire and reposition value-add and small bay industrial assets. Our capital partners share our conviction in the long-term strength of this asset class, giving us the confidence and flexibility to move with speed and certainty.

Our approach emphasizes careful asset selection, hands-on management, and clear alignment with our investment partners. Whether acquiring stabilized properties or executing complex turnarounds, Coastal Oak Partners serves as a reliable and capable counterparty committed to precision, performance, and transparency at every stage of the investment lifecycle.