The Champion Companies

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

Who We Are

The Champion Companies is a vertically integrated real estate investment, management, and development firm focused on multifamily housing. We continuously seek new investment projects and opportunities to build lasting partnerships. We provide timely and seamless execution coupled with human and financial capital.

Champion News

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  • 15 May 2023

    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

  • 11 May 2022 News

    The Champion Companies acquires 208 units in Gahanna; plans $5m in renovations

  • 17 Nov 2021 News

    Children’s Hunger Alliance and The Champion Companies Launch Adopt-a-School Program

  • 19 Oct 2021 News

    The Champion Companies To Build 204 Class A Apartments

  • 12 Oct 2021 News

    The Champion Companies sells 1,700 units to cap off record year 2021

Team Member Spotlight

Meet our Leadership Team

Lucas Hatton Vice President of Maintenance Operations

In his role as Vice President of Maintenance Operations for The Champion Companies, Lucas manages the maintenance operations for a region of Champion’s apartment communities. He oversees a large team of maintenance technicians and works with them monthly on professional development.

Awards & Recognition