About US

Oceans Group International was founded more than 18 years ago to develop real estate and provide expertise across the continuum of development and operations. OGI’s investors and management team include seasoned entrepreneurs and successful business leaders who focus on strategic planning, design, engineering, financing, permitting, construction, marketing, sales, operations, utilities, property management, and information systems. The company’s largest development project to date is the famous Red Frog Beach Resort & Spa that is immersed in one of the most exotic and unique ecosystems in the world in Bocas Del Toro, Panama.  Red Frog is recognized as one the most important destination locations in the country and is the largest employer in the region.  As OGI looks to expand Red Frog as a first of its kind enclave of luxurious resorts with surrounding real estate and amenities that are detached by vast spans of nature, the team maintains its commitment to socially responsible principles and sustainable practices within the tourism industry, as evidenced by Red Frog receiving the prestigious Green Globe Certification – the first resort in Panama to receive this distinction.

Meet the Team

Joe Haley - CEO/Partner

Joe is the President and CEO of Oceans Group International. Joe leads the strategic planning and execution of all Oceans Group International initiatives and operations. Joe has extensive experience in the development and construction industry, with over 20 years of involvement across many facets of the business, primarily in Panama.

Strong leadership, strategic planning, and analytical skills are some of his key attributes. Joe has also demonstrated the ability to build and lead high performance teams that consistently deliver quantum results in sales, market share, and client satisfaction. Joe has the unique aptitude to develop relationships with high end government leaders and embassies in host countries facilitating win-win outcomes for the business, community, and countries.

Joe has a deep expertise in leading complex developments into profitable operations. His experience includes contract negotiations, property acquisition, partner creation, resort management, designing global organizational vision, strategic analysis, and executing successful sales plans.

Joe received his Master’s degree in Leadership at Skidmore College and Bachelor of Science degree in Business with minors in Marketing and International Business at Miami of Ohio. Joe splits his time primarily between Panama, Minnesota, and Montana and covets his time the most wherever he is with his wife and 3 children.