Meet the Team

Richard Beauchamp’s extensive career in real estate development and management began in 1967. After graduating from the USC School of Business, he joined Union Bank’s Commercial Loan training program, gaining invaluable experience in evaluating real estate development projects.

In 1969, Richard entered property management when his family acquired a 384-unit apartment community in Costa Mesa, where he worked onsite and learned all aspects of operations, eventually becoming the property manager. By 1970, he partnered with his father to establish a real estate development business, acquiring land, securing entitlements, and developing single-family home tracts across Southern California. Profits from these projects were reinvested into multifamily communities and various commercial developments. That same year, Richard founded Beauchamp Realty Inc., a property management company overseeing these investments.

In 1974, he completed the construction of a 1,000-slip recreational marina in Dana Point Harbor, followed by two marina developments in Ventura Harbor totaling over 550 slips. In 1983, Richard led the acquisition of Harbor Island Marina, a 630-slip property in San Diego. Beauchamp Realty managed all marina and multifamily assets, including properties developed in partnership with Tim Wagner, the family’s in-house legal counsel, which expanded into Arizona in the 1980s. By 1990, Beauchamp Realty managed over 2,000 apartment homes in Orange County and Greater Phoenix.

In the late 1990s, the Beauchamp Family partnerships transitioned their multifamily assets to publicly held Real Estate Investment Trusts in tax-deferred exchanges, with shares held in family trusts. However, ownership of the marina properties—Harbor Island West and Ventura West I and II—was retained. The partnerships have since undertaken marina redevelopment projects, negotiating new ground leases with the San Diego Unified Port District and Ventura Port District.

To manage these efforts, Richard co-founded PCH Marina Development and Management LLC with Eric Leslie. This entity succeeds Beauchamp Realty as the development and management arm of the Beauchamp Family partnerships. Both principals bring decades of marina industry expertise and share a personal passion for the ocean, boating, and watersports, including sailing, cruising, and surfing.

Eric has been involved in the marina management and development business since 1986. During these 4 decades of experience with Beauchamp Realty Inc., GB Capital Holdings and PCH Marina Management LLC, he has been directly responsible for the daily supervision over 50 full-time employees and of over 2925 slips and moorings in San Diego, Dana Point and Ventura California. This includes all business planning, budgeting, marketing, all operational oversight, lease negotiations and project management of all related development projects.

Relevant development projects included:
– San Diego Mooring Company: The entitlement, permitting, lease negotiation and implementation of business operations for 465 mooring buoys in four locations in San Diego Bay. This included the design, manufacturing, and installation of new mooring buoys as well as all
operational oversight.
– Pier 32 Marina : Developer and Project Manager for 250 slip marina in South San Diego Bay. This development included the design and construction of all waterside improvements, the design and construction of all infrastructure, site utilities and landside improvements, and the design and construction of 10,000 square foot building for boater services and commercial tenants.
– Point Loma Marina: Co-Developer and Project Manager for sixty slip marinas with two 10,000 square foot buildings for boater services and commercial leases.
– Ventura West Marina: Other projects include a $1,500,000 property renovation for Ventura West Marina and a $1,000,000 property renovation for Oceans West Marina in Ventura Harbor. These renovations included the design, lease negotiation and approval, permitting and project management of General Contractors.

In addition to his involvement in the referenced marina developments, Eric holds an ownership interest in San Diego Mooring Company, Pier 32 Marina, and Point Loma Marina.

Eric has been on the Board of Directors for several non-profit marina industry associations and is a graduate of San Diego State University with a degree in Economics. He holds a California Department of Real Estate Broker’s License and has extensive experience in collaborating with public agencies and General Contractors to navigate the intricacies of real estate development.

Natasha McCarthy-Delamere is the Chief Operating Officer of Beauchamp Leslie Development & Management, bringing nearly a decade of experience in the marina industry. She has successfully managed the Beauchamp Leslie properties in both San Diego and Ventura. Natasha is a graduate of the Dublin Institute of Technology, where she earned a degree in Business & Event Management. Additionally, she holds a California Department of Real Estate Realtor’s License and serves on the Marine Recreation Association Board of Directors, further contributing to the growth and development of the marine sector.

Justin Papa serves as the Vice President of Development at Beauchamp Leslie Development and Management. With approximately four years of experience in commercial real estate development, Justin has honed his expertise in both marina and retail sectors, bringing a dynamic and well-rounded approach to his projects. A graduate of the University of California, Irvine, Justin earned his bachelor’s degree in social Ecology. During his time at UC Irvine, he distinguished himself as a Division I athlete on the water polo team and was honored with UC Irvine’s Scholar-Athlete recognition. Justin’s lifelong connection to waterfront spaces stems from his passion for the ocean. A dedicated surfer, fisherman, and spearfisherman, he combines his personal love for maritime activities with his professional focus on marina development, ensuring that his projects resonate with the boating and coastal communities he serves.