Troy Giles has been at the forefront of innovative development that has made South Padre Island a favorite destination for both vacationers and those who enjoy resort living year-round. He has played a vital role in the early growth of South Padre Island including the original Town Charter (established in 1974), the Laguna Madre Area Chamber of Commerce, the South Padre Island Volunteer Fire Department ­ Emergency Medical Service and the original Tourist Development Corporation. He has served as a member of the Town Board of Aldermen (1993-95) and helped establish the current Beach Management Program, the creation of a Single Family Town Home Subdivision, and the Economic Development Corporation. He also has been instrumental in such projects as the Miss USA Pageant (broadcast live, worldwide from the South Padre Island Convention Center from 1993 to 1995), televised Miss Texas USA Pageants and the first Offshore Powerboat Races also held on South Padre Island. His continuing commitment to the local community is exhibited in his volunteer service to the Board of Directors of Chapel By The Sea and the Beautification & Parks Committee. As a Realtor, Troy Giles has participated as a Director and Committee Member in the local Board of Realtors. Through his past ownership and management of Troy Giles Realty, Island Services and SandDollar Realty & Management companies, he has first­hand experience in daily sales and management of individual properties, land acquisition, condominium sales, rental and owner association management. Projects in which Troy Giles has played a pivotal role include Padre South Condominium Hotel, Beach House, Beach View, Puesta del Sol, Saida Towers, Suntide Properties, Padre Grand and Bridgepoint Condominiums. He is also co­developer of the exclusive, innovative Boardwalk Condominium Yacht Club, a private residential marina development.

Herb Moss was raised in Harlingen, Texas and set foot on South Padre Island for the first time in 1946. He moved to South Padre Island in 1971 from New Orleans. Herb worked for the original developer of SPI, until opening his own office in 1973. Herb also built the Las Brisas Condominiums in 1974. Later he operated three clothing stores and in the mid 80's moved to Arlington, TX. Herb returned to SPI in 1999 and after two years of freelancing he joined the Troy Giles Realty & Management team.