Sun Communities Appoints Mark E. Patten CFO, Effective Jan. 5, Succeeding Fernando Castro-Caratini

Sun Communities, Inc. (NYSE:SUI) ("Sun" or 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, today announced the appointment of Mark E. Patten as Chief Financial Officer ("CFO"), effective January 5, 2026. Mr. Patten will succeed Fernando Castro-Caratini, who will transition into an advisory role with the Company.

Mr. Patten joins the Company from Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:EPRT), where he serves as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer. Over the course of his more than 35-year career, he has held senior finance leadership roles across the real estate investment trust (REIT) and professional services sectors, including serving as Chief Financial Officer of CTO Realty Growth, Inc. (NYSE:CTO) and Alpine Income Property Trust, Inc., (NYSE:PINE) and as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of CNL Hotels & Resorts, Inc. Mr. Patten was previously a Partner at KPMG. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Florida.