McCombs Partners

What is McCombs Partners?

McCombs Partners, operating as McCombs Enterprises, is a family office with its roots and headquarters in San Antonio, Texas, United States. Building on the legacy of its founder, Red McCombs, the firm engages in diverse business activities with the goal of fostering growth in Texas and ensuring prosperity for its residents. The company is structured into five main divisions, each with a focus on leveraging opportunities in their respective sectors.

Their automotive division, a cornerstone of the enterprise, includes 13 dealership locations in San Antonio, operating under the Red McCombs Automotive name and representing various automotive brands. In the real estate sector, McCombs Enterprises boasts a robust history of land development in Texas, including significant projects like the Tower of the Americas and the Alamodome. Additionally, they continue to invest locally with projects such as the redevelopment of the Tower Life Building and upscale residential developments along the San Antonio River Walk.

McCombs Enterprises is also heavily involved in the luxury home building and development along the Texas Coast, with prominent communities such as Palmilla Beach and The Reserve at St. Charles Bay.

In the energy division, the firm has a notable history in the Texas energy industry, with major oil discoveries dating back to the 1960s and ongoing investments in exploration, production, and infrastructure both domestically and internationally. Their investment arm makes direct private equity investments in established businesses with potential for substantial growth, providing not only financial input but also strategic and management support. Furthermore, the foundation division illustrates the family's commitment to philanthropy, having donated over $175 million to support San Antonio and Texas communities, educational institutions, and nonprofits.

McCombs Enterprises prides itself on its solid leadership team, currently led by Marsha Shields as the CEO & Managing Partner, ensuring the family's tradition of community and enterprise endures into the future.