Reef Capital Partners, a Lehi-based real estate investment and development firm, has been named Utah’s Developer of the Year by the Utah chapter of the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP).
The award recognizes Reef’s “outstanding contributions to Utah’s real estate landscape, innovative developments and impact on the state’s economic growth,” NAIOP said in its announcement.
“Reef’s visionary projects that have helped position Utah as a premier destination for business, tourism and sports,” the release said. Among Reef’s projects are Black Desert Resort and Red Mountain Resort in Ivins; Marcella in Deer Valley, Park City and Heber City; and Cormont at Deer Valley East Village.
“Reef has transformed the Utah landscape and played a pivotal role in bringing new opportunities like professional golf tournaments, further elevating our state as a premiere destination for sports tourism,” said Jason England, president of NAIOP Utah. “Reef’s vision and dedication to excellence set the standard for being a true leader in real estate development. We are thrilled to recognize Reef as the NAIOP Utah Developer of the Year for its lasting impact and exceptional contributions.”
“This recognition reflects Reef’s commitment to creating lasting value through innovative design, strategic partnerships and sustainable development,” said Patrick Manning, managing director at Reef. “We’re not just building properties — we’re creating destinations that enrich communities, drive economic impact, and leave a lasting legacy. We look forward to continuing to shape the future of real estate development in Utah and beyond.”
Outside of Utah, Reef properties include Sweetens Cove in Tennessee, the Boardwalk Hotel at Lake Anna in Virginia, Coco Palms in Hawaii and Cutalong at Tributer Resort in Tennessee.