A seasoned construction and engineering professional with over 30 years of experience spanning custom homes, land development, multifamily communities, commercial tilt-up buildings, marine construction, and large-scale theme park projects.

As a long-time business owner, developer, and engineer, he brings a comprehensive understanding of the entire project lifecycle — from concept and design through construction and delivery. His diverse portfolio includes successful projects across the east and west coasts of Canada and the United States, as well as throughout Central America and the Caribbean.

He also oversaw and ran a major theming company for Universal Studios, leading the design and fabrication of immersive environments at the highest standard of themed entertainment.

Directly responsible for the delivery and execution of Phase One — establishing the initial operating platform and physical foundation of El Castillo Del Mar from construction through completion.

Former Marriott Vacations Vice President of Development Management, Architecture & Construction, with 40+ years of senior leadership experience in construction, design, development, facilities management, asset management, capital planning, and long-term asset preservation across luxury resorts, hospitality, commercial, retail, restaurant, and residential environments.

Leads hospitality construction and architecture alignment across the project — ensuring hotel and resort delivery meets operator standards, brand integrity, and institutional capital expectations. Proven expertise managing multi-billion-dollar construction developments, capital programs, reserve funding strategies, budgets, forecasts, renovations, and long-term asset preservation initiatives for globally recognized hospitality brands, hotels and resorts.

Brings direct oversight of capital programs, reserve funding strategies, and long-term asset preservation initiatives spanning globally recognized hotels and resorts.

Tony Mancini stands out as an exceptionally skilled and forward-thinking executive, renowned for orchestrating the conception and execution of capital development programs valued at over $3 billion. His impressive portfolio includes pivotal contributions to globally recognized entities such as The Walt Disney Company, MGM Resorts International, and Las Vegas Sands Corporation.

As a dynamic and transformative leader, he brings a rich tapestry of knowledge and strategic insight across the retail, hospitality, integrated casino resort, theme park, and cruise line sectors. He is celebrated for his ability to elevate brands through innovative design, unparalleled customer experiences, and astute operational strategies.

His methodology involves a profound understanding of consumer expectations, meticulously crafting environments that resonate deeply across all five senses, and seamlessly integrating these insights from initial concept design through to final execution and handover.

His expertise spans the entire spectrum of physical environment development, encompassing brand strategy, compelling storytelling, product innovation, meticulous budget and schedule management, operational excellence, production, sourcing, and construction.

With over three decades of sustained strategic leadership, he has effectively guided large, multicultural domestic and international design teams within demanding work environments. He is adept at providing decisive leadership, streamlining decision-making processes into actionable business plans, and cultivating strong relationships with internal executives and key stakeholders.

Currently, he applies his extensive experience as Chairman, Board of Governors for the Citrus Club, a distinguished part of Invited Clubs. He also spearheads Experience Delivery & Owner Oversight at El Castillo Del Mar, continuing to shape exceptional guest experiences.

A former Infantryman turned designer and fabricator, Malachi channels a lifelong passion for the ocean into creating sustainable marine systems that protect coastlines and revive coral ecosystems. From battlefields to blueprints and classrooms to coastlines, his work fuses discipline, creativity, and a deep respect for the sea.

He has overseen major themed developments for world-class corporations including Disney, Universal, and LEGOLAND, bringing deep structural knowledge of design and fabrication across specialized themed zones. That craft — engineering immersive, large-scale environments to exacting standards — now informs his approach to reef systems and marine design.

A devoted surfer and ocean steward, he believes the best designs serve both people and the planet — where creativity, engineering, and adventure meet in the same waters.

At El Castillo Del Mar, he leads the design and integration of the reef basin and marine systems, while overseeing the structural and spatial interface between the Castillo, the reef environment, and the Kraken's Key water district — shaping how the fortress, reef, and underwater experiences connect.