The Champion Companies

A vertically integrated real estate investment, management, and development firm focused on multifamily housing.

Champion News

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  • 01 Feb 2024 Press

    Columbus Business First – Champion Cos. bringing nearly 400 apartments to Worthington area

  • 13 Nov 2023 News

    Champion Once Again Named No. 1 Best Place to Work for Large Companies

  • 21 Jul 2023 News

    The Champion Companies To Build 395 Units in the Crosswoods, Worthington Submarket

  • 23 Jun 2023 News

    The Champion Companies To Break Ground on 203 Apartments in Dublin

  • 15 May 2023 News

    The Champion Companies To Break Ground on 300 Apartments in Delaware County

  • 20 Sep 2022 News

    Champion Companies Purchases Northpark, a 472 unit Polaris Area Apartment Complex

  • 13 Sep 2022 News

    The Champion Companies To Build 300 Apartments in Fast-Growing Delaware County

  • 03 Jun 2022 News

    The Champion Companies Invests in Future Generations with New Boys and Girls Club

  • 16 May 2022 Press

    Columbus Business First – Champion Cos.’ Michelle Yeager-Thornton shares her passion for real estate on Women of Influence

  • 12 May 2022 Press

    Columbus Business First – Champion Companies buys Gahanna apartment complex for $30M, with plans for $5M in renovations

Team Member Spotlight

Meet our Leadership Team

Michelle Yeager-Thornton Vice Chairwoman & President

Co-founder Michelle Yeager-Thornton is Champion’s Vice Chairwoman and President.

Michelle oversees the actions of Champion’s portfolio of communities, which includes 5,000 apartment homes with assets totaling more than $1 billion, while continuing to prioritize our team members and best-in-class culture. In addition, Michelle focuses on driving the presence and outreach of Champion’s philanthropic initiative, The Champion Cares Foundation in the greater community.

Awards & Recognition