Sun Communities Inc. (NYSE: SUI), a Southfield, Michigan-headquartered real estate investment trust that owns and operates manufactured housing and recreational vehicle communities, announced the appointment of Mark E. Patten as chief financial officer (CFO), effective Jan. 5, 2026.
Patten joins the company from Essential Properties Realty Trust Inc. (NYSE: EPRT), where he serves as executive vice president, CFO, and treasurer. Earlier in his career, he was CFO at CTO Realty Growth Inc. (NYSE: CTO) and Alpine Income Property Trust Inc., (NYSE: PINE), senior vice president and chief accounting officer of CNL Hotels & Resorts Inc., and a partner at KPMG.
Patten will succeed Fernando Castro-Caratini, who will transition into an advisory role with the company.
“We are delighted to welcome Mark to our leadership team,” said Charles Young, Sun Communities’ CEO. “His REIT experience, financial and capital markets expertise, and proven track record make him an excellent addition as we advance our strategic and financial priorities and focus on driving sustainable growth.”
