The Nimitz Group, a joint venture between investor Gaylon Lawrence, Jr. and winemaker Dave Phinney, have big redevelopment plans for the former Mare Island Naval Shipyard after acquiring 500 acres from residential developer Lennar. The deal brings their portion of the island to 800 total acres.
Plans include a 15-acre wine facility, 56-acre film campus and industrial and park space. The Nimitz Group believes in securing sustainable, living-wage employers while facilitating access to necessary resources businesses need to thrive.