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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWomen at Sun Communities have rated Team, Perks And Benefits, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Sun Communities employees are -13% more likely to recommend Sun Communities as a great place to work
| 39% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 9% | Passives |
| 52% | Detractors |
Working at Sun Communities is rated average by 65 employees, across various culture dimensions. Sun Communities employees are most satisfied about Team, Environment, and Meetings categories, putting Sun Communities’s culture in the Top 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 40% compared to other companies in Flint, MI. See below in detail how working at Sun Communities was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Sun Communities is rated B-
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Sun Communities ranks in the Top 40% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 78 Sun Communities employee reviews, 55% were positive. The remaining 45% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Sun Communities improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 55% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 45% |
What did you like most about the interview process?Smooth and comfortable. Felt good about the process
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?My work ethic & resident relations.
What are some of the best things about your team?We lost our complete sense of team.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?The pay is the saddest part of job, definitely not paid what I'm worth with my A+ employment history.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Office coordinators need to be paid more considering all that their job entails and the skill level required.
What would you improve about your company's interview process?Maybe they could make it local and empower their managers to hire, discipline and fire rather than making that something someone two thousand miles away has control over.
Sun Communities operates as a real estate investment trust.
We are committed to the encouragement of personal growth and are pleased to offer opportunities for advancement to qualified individuals. Our formal training programs, on-the-job training activities, and customized development plans help support team members to accomplish their goals.
| Headquarter | Southfield, MI United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.suncommunities.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1975 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | SUI |
Sun Communities competitors include Aspen Heights. Sun Communities ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Sun Communities compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

65 employees at Sun Communities have reviewed Sun Communities across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 65 Sun Communities employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 45% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Sun Communities are not very pleased with their total compensation at Sun Communities, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Sun Communities are pleased with their team. 65 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B+. The majority believe the meetings at Sun Communities are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Sun Communities believe the environment at Sun Communities is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Sun Communities is comfortably fast. About 76% of the employees at Sun Communities work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Sun Communities are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Flint, MI about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Flint, MI employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 66% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of Sun Communities' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Sun Communities employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Gary’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Gary in the Bottom 45% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 40% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Flint, MI. Gary Shiffman’s employees rank Sun Communities in the Top 20% for Team, in the Top 25% for Environment, and in the Top 40% for Meetings. When compared to Sun Communities’s competitors, Gary Shiffman ranks below Aspen Heights CEO Greg Henry.
The Sun Communities Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO Gary Shiffman, Executive Vice President Jonathan Colman, and Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary Karen J. Dearing
Gary Shiffman CEO / President
Gary Shiffman serves as the CEO / President of Sun Communities.
Jonathan Colman Executive Vice President
Mr. Jonathan M. Colman has been an Executive Vice President at Sun Communities Inc. since March 2003. in 1994. Mr.... read more
Karen J. Dearing Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary
Ms. Karen J. Dearing has been the Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary at Sun... read more
John Bandini McLaren President and Chief Operating Officer
Mr. John Bandini McLaren has been the Chief Operating Officer and President of Sun Communities Inc. since February 2008... read more
Jonathan Colman Executive Vice President
Jonathan Colman serves as the Executive Vice President of Sun Communities. Jonathan started at Sun Communities in May of... read more
Fernando Castro-Caratini Senior Vice President of Finance & Capital Markets
Fernando Castro-Caratini serves as the Senior Vice President of Finance & Capital Markets of Sun Communities. Fernando... read more
Paul Galaspie Senior Vice President, Information Technology
Paul Galaspie serves as the Senior Vice President, Information Technology of Sun Communities. Paul started at Sun... read more
Gerald Jewell Sr. Vice President of RV Operations
Gerald Jewell serves as the Sr. Vice President of RV Operations of Sun Communities. Gerald started at Sun Communities in... read more
Jerry Jewel Sr. Vice President of Operations and Sales
Jerry Jewel serves as the Sr. Vice President of Operations and Sales of Sun Communities.
How much do people at Sun Communities get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Sun Communities is $118,403, or $56 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $118,448, or $56 per hour.
At Sun Communities, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $212,903 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $47,145 annually. Average Sun Communities salaries by department include: Marketing at $120,187, HR at $112,378, Product at $176,940, and IT at $93,972. Half of Sun Communities salaries are above $118,448.
29 employees at Sun Communities rank their Compensation in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 86 ratings) while 27 employees at Sun Communities rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 28 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $68k | $68k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $91k | $91k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $116k | $116k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $166k | $166k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $222k | $222k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $249k | $249k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $281k | $281k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Sun Communities across various culture dimensions.
Sun Communities' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. Sun Communities' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.

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All Industries | 44% | |
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Design | 22% | |
Marketing | 22% | |
Engineering | 11% |
Candidates By Location
Grand Rapids | 11% | |
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Mount Clemens | 11% | |
Southfield | 11% | |
Salinas | 11% | |
Ann Arbor | 11% | |
Other | 44% |
Who is the CEO of Sun Communities?
Sun Communities CEO is Gary Shiffman, their score by employees is 65
What is Sun Communities eNPS?
The eNPS for Sun Communities is -13
What is Sun Communities revenue?
Sun Communities revenue is $979M
What is the salary for Technical Support in Sun Communities?
Technical Support average salary in the US is 65k
What are the salaries in the HR in Sun Communities?
The average salaries for HR in Sun Communities is 112k