Newman-Dailey Resort Properties Celebrates 40 Years of Excellence
MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla.--April 24, 2025--Founded by Jeanne Dailey and Randy Newman on April 15, 1985, Newman-Dailey Resort Properties is celebrating its 40th Anniversary this month. The company, which specializes in vacation rentals, property management, association management and real estate sales, has weathered many storms and earned a reputation for honesty, integrity and exceptional service over the years.
“We are honored to have an extended family of owners, guests and friends that have been with us and supported us all these years,” said founder and CEO Jeanne Dailey. “It is these families and individuals who have helped shape our culture and our unwavering commitment to excellence.”
Over the past four decades, Newman-Dailey has grown but remained focused on its core values—Have Fun, Excel, Professionalism, Integrity, and Teamwork. Due to this focus, Newman-Dailey has become an award-winning organization. Newman-Dailey has been nominated and awarded Emerald Coast Magazine’s Best of the Emerald Coast Awards for Property Management Services and VIP Destin Magazine’s Best in Destin Award for Vacation Rentals. Recently, Newman-Dailey was awarded Best Large Business at the Walton Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Gala. The company is also a past winner of Florida Trend’s Best Places to Work and Better Business Bureau – Torch Award for Ethics. In addition, Newman-Dailey’s highly experienced real estate sales team is ranked among the top 10% of real estate companies for sales along the Emerald Coast according to Emerald Coast Association of Realtors (ECAR).
The team’s focus on excellence extends beyond business operations and extends to a culture of industry and community involvement. Both the President, Ken Wampler, and the Founder/CEO, Jeanne Dailey, are actively involved in the local community serving as leaders on many boards and committees. Locally, Dailey is a board member and past chairman of the Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation and Wampler is a board member and chairman of the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Tourist Development Council. Dailey also serves at the state level on the VISIT Florida Board of Directors and is a founding member of the Florida Professional Vacation Rental Coalition (FPVRC), which is committed to protecting Florida’s vacation rental industry by supporting fair regulatory laws that benefit the community and vacation rental homeowners.
Newman-Dailey’s community involvement is also supported by its team of philanthropic professionals who make a big impact each year. Last year, the company’s summer community service project raised $35,569 and 4,479 food items for the Harvest House of Destin to help support Destin families in need, bringing Newman-Dailey’s total contribution to $74,065 in just two years. Newman-Dailey also participated in a community grant program for Habitat for Humanity Walton County, which contributed $133k toward the building of a home in Hope Village for a deserving family and the team also invested time and manpower during a Habitat Build Day. Other non-profit partners include the Fresh Start Program, United Way, and Food for Thought, which the team has contributed funds and volunteer hours.
Over four decades, Newman-Dailey’s team of professionals has grown, yet turnover remains low. Of Newman-Dailey’s current staff members, 59% have been with the company for 10+ years, which is helpful during difficult times. The team has navigated many challenges and crises over the years. From surviving devasting storms, including Hurricane Opal and Hurricane Ivan, to the BP Oil Spill and COVID-19, Newman-Dailey has proven to be a strategic leader in times of crisis. When COVID-19 shut down hotels and vacation rentals in Florida, Newman-Dailey’s Housekeeping & Laundry Manager, Eddie Gray, was working with the Vacation Rental Housekeepers Association to develop new cleaning and sanitization practices, while Dailey was a leader in lobbying the Governor’s Office to reopen Florida tourism on Memorial Day weekend in time for the critical summer tourist season.
The Newman-Dailey Association Management Division, which manages more than 60 homeowner and community associations in the area, has been a leader in helping HOAs navigate legal challenges and implement initiatives that add value to homeowners. From large properties of approximately 300 units, to smaller communities of eight units, Newman-Dailey’s Community Association Managers (CAMs) provide expert guidance to their boards and residents. Most recently, the team has been a leader in completing the Structural Integrity Reserve Studies (SIRS) for condominiums well in advance of the deadline.
“It is truly a time to celebrate the hard work and dedication of every member of this team,” said Dailey. “By staying independent and privately-owned, Newman-Dailey is able to remain nimble and make decisions that benefit our guests and clients. We’ve assembled a dream team and the future looks really bright.”
About Newman-Dailey Resort Properties, Inc.
Newman-Dailey Resort Properties is a premier vacation rental, real estate sales and association management company located in Miramar Beach, Fla. Founded 1985, Newman-Dailey is celebrating 40 years of welcoming guests to the beaches of South Walton and Destin, Fla. Recognized for excellence, integrity and professionalism, Newman-Dailey consistently receives the "Certificate of Excellence" for positive reviews on TripAdvisor. The Real Estate Division is consistently listed among the top 10 percent of real estate companies along the Emerald Coast for sales. For more sales or rental information, call 850.837.1071, or visit online at DestinSales.com or DestinVacation.com.