Southfield, MI, Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sun Communities, Inc. (NYSE: SUI) (the “Company”), a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) that owns and operates, or has an interest in, manufactured housing (“MH”) and recreational vehicle (“RV”) communities (collectively, the “properties”), today announced that Robert A. (“Bob”) Garechana will join the Company as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), effective September 8, 2026, succeeding Fernando Castro-Caratini, who will transition to an advisory role with the company.

Mr. Garechana brings over two decades of REIT finance experience to Sun, joining from multifamily REIT Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR), where he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer since 2025. He was Equity Residential’s Chief Financial Officer and a member of the Company’s Executive and Investment committees from September 2018 to 2025. Prior to that, he served as EQR’s Treasurer from 2008 to 2018, holding roles of increasing responsibility across the finance organization since joining EQR in 2004.

“We are pleased to welcome Bob to Sun Communities’ leadership team,” said Charles Young, Chief Executive Officer. “He brings deep finance and capital markets experience that will help advance our strategic priorities including disciplined capital allocation, operational optimization, and ongoing financial system improvement and investment. We are confident that Bob’s proven leadership with over two decades of REIT experience will help drive long-term growth as we continue to strengthen our platform.”

Mr. Garechana added: “Sun has a differentiated manufactured housing and RV platform, and I am excited to help lead its next chapter of growth. I look forward to partnering with Charles and the team to advance the Company’s strategic and financial goals and deliver value for our team members, shareholders, residents, and guests.”

“It has been a privilege to serve as Chief Financial Officer of Sun Communities and work alongside such a talented and exceptional team,” said Mr. Castro-Caratini. “I am proud of what we have accomplished together and look forward to supporting Bob and the team to help ensure a smooth transition.”

Mr. Garechana received a B.B.A. from The University of Texas at Austin and was a member of the Nareit CFO Council. In addition, he served on the Board of Directors of Upwardly Global, a non-profit organization where he served on the Operating Committee as Treasurer.

About Sun Communities, Inc.
Sun Communities, Inc. is a REIT that, as of June 30, 2026, owned, operated, or had an interest in a portfolio of 455 developed properties comprising approximately 156,130 developed sites in the United States and Canada.

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