Brady Oman, Red McCombs and Hal Jones Team to Create Private Ownership Experiences

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas real estate development and business veterans Brady Oman, Red McCombs and Hal Jones have announced the formation of The Flagship Group -- an integrated development company specializing in exclusive, environmentally sensitive residential and hospitality experiences. Brady Oman is a 20-year veteran developing upscale private golf communities, Red McCombs is the Texas business icon who co-founded Clear Channel Communications, and Hal Jones is a leading real estate developer.

Based in Austin, Texas and San Diego, California, The Flagship Group executes all phases of development including acquisition, entitlement, site planning, engineering, vertical development and marketing.

'Our commitment is to create places that make a soft imprint on the earth yet a powerful impact on the individual,' said Brady Oman, The Flagship Group's chairman. 'Combining the vision and experience of Red McCombs and partnering with leaders in architecture, design, hospitality and lifestyle innovation, we will craft private ownership experiences that are unforgettable.'

Added Red McCombs, 'The hallmark of each property by The Flagship Group will be its extraordinary individuality. We will create memorable private ownership experiences that exceed the expectations of the most discerning homeowner or guest. Our projects will be rare, treasured and meaningful.'

Oman has created premier residential communities such as Northshore on Lake Travis in Austin, Texas, and Escondido, a lakeside golf community featuring a Tom Fazio golf course located on Lake LBJ near Austin.

Red McCombs is among America's successful entrepreneurs. For decades, McCombs has been a recognized leader in the automotive industry as founder and owner of Red McCombs Automotive. He was also co-founder of Clear Channel Communications, the world's largest radio and outdoor advertising company, and a past-owner of the San Antonio Spurs, Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Vikings. He is also co-founder of McCombs Energy, an oil and gas exploration and production company. The University of Texas' School of Business, the McCombs School of Business, was named after him.