The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) today announced that Patrick Bienvenue will assume an expanded role as Senior Advisor to the Company’s Chairman of the Board, in addition to his existing responsibilities as Executive Vice President.

Park Brady, St. Joe’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “St. Joe is developing the long-term, strategic plans necessary for the Company's regional development initiatives in Northwest Florida for decades to come and, reporting to the Chairman, Patrick has agreed to lead this effort.”

Mr. Bienvenue has served as Executive Vice President of The St. Joe Company since August 2011 and brings an extensive 30 year career in real estate investment, planning, development and management to this expanded role.

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About The St. Joe Company

The St. Joe Company is a Florida-based real estate development and operating company. The Company owns land concentrated primarily in Northwest Florida and has significant residential and commercial land-use entitlements in hand or in process. The Company also owns various commercial, resort and club properties. More information about the Company can be found on its website at www.joe.com.

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