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The Champion Companies Named a Best Place to Work for 10th Consecutive Year

Champion earns #4 spot on Columbus Business First’s 2025 list WESTERVILLE, OH (November 13, 2025) –…

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Champion recognized as a Best Place to Work for ninth consecutive year

WESTERVILLE, OH – The Champion Companies celebrated its ninth straight year of recognition as one of…

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The Champion Companies Opens Sunbury Apartment Community

SUNBURY, Ohio – The Champion Companies, a multi-family investment, development and management firm in Central Ohio, has…

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Columbus Business First – Champion Cos. to start construction on latest apartment project

Published in Columbus Business First: A Champion Cos. project will bring hundreds of apartments to the…

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The Champion Companies Breaks Ground on Worthington Apartment Project

WORTHINGTON, OH – The Champion Companies, a multi-family investment, development and management firm in Central Ohio,…

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

Published in Columbus Business First: Champion Cos. plans to build a 395-unit apartment building in the Crosswoods…

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

WESTERVILLE, OH – The Champion Companies celebrated its eighth straight appearance on the list of Best…

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

Champion has nearly 1,000 units under construction for delivery to market in 2024 WESTERVILLE, Ohio (July…

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The Champion Companies To Break Ground on 203 Apartments in Dublin

Partner Rockford Construction joins Champion on Dublin development in addition to already underway Sunbury project, bringing…

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

Partner Rockford Construction will begin construction on the Class A apartment community in Sunbury, Ohio next…

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

The multi-family firm plans extensive renovation of the “unfractured” property COLUMBUS, Ohio (September 20, 2022) –…

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

The multi-family firm will add to its Central Ohio portfolio with a Class A development in…

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

Columbus public and private sectors teamed up to raise $15.3 million for new Champion Companies Milo-Grogan…

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

Published at Columbus Business First and Apple Podcasts: “Michelle Yeager-Thornton had a plan for her life…

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

Published in Columbus Business First: “Westerville-based Champion Companies spent $30 million to purchase the Cameron Ridge…

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

WESTERVILLE, OHIO– The Champion Companies has completed the purchase of Cameron Ridge Apartments, a 208-unit community…

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

Adopt-a-School program will provide meals for children in Central Ohio school with plans to expand COLUMBUS,…

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The Champion Companies To Build 204 Class A Apartments

The multi-family firm will expand its local presence with a Class A development on Hayden Road…

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

Westerville, OH – The Champion Companies capitalized on the market hunger for multifamily assets in 2021,…

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The Champion Companies Named a Best Place to Work; HR Leader Recognized

This is Champion’s sixth straight year on the BPTW List, and a first-time honor for the…

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Brian Yeager Wins Columbus Smart 50 Impact Award

People-focused and community-driven values lead CEO of The Champion Companies to be named a Columbus Smart…

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Local Real Estate Entrepreneur Joins Champion as Vice President of Investments

Westerville, OH – The Champion Companies has named Mike Mayhew of Westerville, Ohio as the company’s…

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The Champion Companies Ranks Nationally for Online Reputation

Multi-family firm is recognized as a top management company in SatisFacts and J Turner Reports COLUMBUS,…

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Columbus CEO – New Boys & Girls Club facility taking shape thanks to local business partners

From the article: “Thanks to a charity basketball game in an aging gym, hundreds of children…

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Columbus Business First – Developer Buys Its Westerville HQ

From the article: “The Champion Cos. is cementing its presence in Westerville by buying its headquarters…

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Columbus Business First – How a charity basketball game between two Columbus developers spawned a new Boys and Girls Club

From the article: “The journey to Boys and Girls Club of Central Ohio’s new Milo-Grogan headquarters…

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Columbus Navigator – The State-Of-The-Art Boys & Girls Club In Milo-Grogan Is Going To Be Incredible

From the article: The Boys & Girls Club in Milo-Grogan is getting a major overhaul. Demolition…

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Columbus Dispatch – Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Ohio to break ground on new facility

From the article: The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Ohio will break ground Wednesday on…

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Columbus Business First – Best Places to Work: These are the best of the best

For the fifth year in a row, The Champion Companies was included on the Best Places…

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Columbus Navigator – Milo-Grogan Is Getting A State-Of-The-Art Boys & Girls Club

From the article: “Demolitions has already begun on the Boys & Girls Club in the neighborhood and…

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ABC6 – Demolition begins in preparation for new Boys & Girls Club in Milo-Grogan neighborhood

From the article: “The 25 thousand square foot project is a collaboration of local businesses, builders,…

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Columbus Business First – Boys & Girls Clubs to build new HQ and clubhouse in Milo-Grogan

From the article: “Brian Yeager, Champion Cos. CEO, is the co-chair of the campaign. Seeing the…

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The Champion Companies announces new Boys & Girls Club in Columbus

Demolition to begin on Milo-Grogan Club; Local businesses and leaders spearhead $13.5 million comprehensive campaign COLUMBUS,…

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Multifamily Executive – The Top Companies by Online Reputation in Division II, III, and IV

For the second year in a row, The Champion Companies was recognized by Multifamily Executive Magazine…

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Columbus Business First – Here are the 2020 Corporate Citizenship Awards honorees

For the third year in a row, The Champion Companies will be honored at the Columbus…

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The Champion Companies starts 2020 with sale of 1,400 Units

Occupancy levels, employment base, and strong yields attract out-of-state buyers Westerville, OH – The Champion Companies…

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The Champion Companies Appoints Chief Investment Officer

WESTERVILLE, OH – The Champion Companies announced that Senior Vice President of Investments Brian Hoar will,…

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The Champion Companies Named Large Business of the Year by Westerville Chamber

Champion’s leaders were born and raised in Westerville and have developed many strong partnerships in the…

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The Champion Companies Repeats No. 1 Spot on Best Places to Work List for Large Companies

Champion first took home No. 1 for Large Companies at the 2018 Best Places to Work…

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Champion Companies Recognized for Business Growth and Company Culture

The multifamily firm is no stranger to the Fast 50 or the Best Places to Work…

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Champion Cares Golf Invitational Donates $200,000 to Two Central Ohio Charitable Organizations

Since the tournament’s inception, it has raised more than $700,000 for those in need in Central…

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Champion Chief Construction Officer Receives 40 Under 40 Award

WESTERVILLE, OH – The Champion Companies along with Columbus Business First Magazine, announced that David Hatcher,…

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Champion buys 272 Units in the Westerville/New Albany submarket

WESTERVILLE, OHIO—The Champion Companies acquired Albany Landings Apartments, a 272-unit community located in the Westerville/New Albany…

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The Champion Companies a No. 1 Best Place to Work in Central Ohio

The Champion Companies a No. 1 Best Place to Work in Central Ohio Because of team…

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Champion Cares Golf Invitational Marks 15th Year with a Record-Breaking $150,000 Raised

Money raised from the tournament also set a milestone for The Champion Cares Foundation. (SUNBURY, OH)…

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Brian Yeager and Michelle Yeager-Thornton of The Champion Companies win Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award

Both will travel to national competition in Palm Springs, California (CLEVELAND, OHIO)— In an effort to…

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The Champion Companies Recognized for Corporate Citizenship

COLUMBUS, OH – On June 21, The Champion Companies was honored with a Corporate Citizenship Award…

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Champion Companies Building Mixed Use Site in Powell, Ohio

POWELL, OH – The Champion Companies is bringing more housing options to fast-growing Delaware County. With…

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The Champion Companies Brings IOTAS Smart Home Tech to Central Ohio

LEWIS CENTER, OH— Having already set the bar for apartment renovations in Central Ohio, The Champion…

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Survey Says: The Champion Companies a Best Place to Work for 2nd Year in a Row

WESTERVILLE, OH – The Champion Companies celebrated being ranked No. 4 out of the 10…

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The Champion Companies Extends Fast 50 Streak to a Sixth Year

WESTERVILLE, OH – Achieving a high level of annual growth is a challenge for any company…

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2017 Champion Cares Golf Invitational Sets Event Record for Charitable Giving

SUNBURY, OH – The 14th Annual Champion Cares Golf Invitational welcomed 135 golfers to…

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The Champion Companies Wins Corporate Caring Award From Columbus Business First

COLUMBUS, OH – On June 21, The Champion Companies received the 2017 Corporate Caring Award from…

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Michelle Yeager-Thornton of The Champion Companies Named a 40 Under 40 Honoree

WESTERVILLE, OH – The Champion Companies along with Columbus Business First Magazine, announced that Michelle Yeager-Thornton,…

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Champion Real Estate Development Building First-Class Apartment Community in Sunbury, Ohio

Sunbury, OH – Champion Real Estate Development, a division of The Champion Companies, will begin construction…

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Caroline Worley Announced as General Counsel of The Champion Companies

Westerville, OH – The Champion Companies has named Caroline Worley as the company’s General Counsel, effective…

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Champion Named 2017 Medical Mutual Pillar Award Winner

COLUMBUS, OH – Champion Companies received the 2017 Pillar Award for its contributions to non-profit organizations…

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The Champion Companies sells 830 units in record end to 2016

Westerville, OH – The Champion Companies capitalized on a strong apartment market in 2016, selling three…

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The Champion Companies hires 100th team member

The Champion Companies continues rapid growth, hires 100th team member Westerville, OH – The Champion…

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Champion earns spot on the Columbus Business First Fast 50 list for fifth consecutive year

WESTERVILLE, OH– The Champion Companies, a full-service, multi-family investment and management firm, has been named the…

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The Champion Companies Named One of Central Ohio’s Best Places to Work

WESTERVILLE, OH—The Champion Companies was recently named one of Central Ohio’s Best Places to Work by…

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Champion raised a record-setting $100,000 at the Champion Cares Golf Invitational

Columbus, OH – On Aug. 12, the 2016 Champion Cares Golf Invitational welcomed 118 golfers to…

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The Champion Companies Raises More Than $89,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters

COLUMBUS, OH – On March 5, The Champion Companies celebrated an unprecedented fundraising effort at the…

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Pay your rent by text with Champion’s new Text2Pay program

Looking for an easier way to pay rent? Champion’s new Text2Pay program will provide its residents a more convenient…

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Champion Real Estate Services to Rebrand to The Champion Companies

WESTERVILLE, OH—On January 18, Champion Real Estate Services in Westerville, Ohio announced a rebranding initiative to…

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Champion Honored for Community Engagement By Conway Center for Family Business

WESTERVILLE, OH – Today Champion Real Estate Services took home an award for its community engagement…

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Champion makes fourth consecutive appearance on the Columbus Business First Fast 50 list

Champion Real Estate Services, a fully-integrated, multi-family real estate firm, has been named the No. 20…

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Champion Finalizes First Development Project With 146 Apartments in Sunbury, OH

COLUMBUS, OHIO—Champion Development has received final approval to build its first apartment community from the ground…

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Champion helps to raise $65,000 at the Champion Cares Golf Invitational

Columbus, OH – On Aug. 15, the 2015 Champion Cares Golf Invitational welcomed 144 golfers to…

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The Champion Cares Golf Invitational

As the impact to our community by the Champion Cares Foundation grows with each new resident…

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Champion Real Estate Services Wins Corporate Caring Award

COLUMBUS, OH – On June 18, Champion Real Estate Services received the 2015 Corporate Caring Award…

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Maintenance Appreciation Week Recap

We recently talked about our Employee Recognition Program and how we feel that is an integral…

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The Importance of an Employee Recognition Program

We are proud of the outstanding team that we have built in our five years in…

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Champion buys 432-unit apartment complex on Polaris Parkway

A Champion affiliate has successfully purchased a 432-unit apartment complex in Lewis Center, Ohio. Lake Club…

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Champion Real Estate Services Raises Over $60,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters

COLUMBUS, OH – On March 7, Champion Real Estate Services formed 19 bowling teams in an…

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Champion buys 1,064 apartments near Easton for $70 million

COLUMBUS, OHIO– Champion Real Estate Services acquired Albany Club Apartments, a 1,064-unit community located in the…

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Champion Named Medical Mutual Pillar Award Honoree

COLUMBUS, OH – Champion Real Estate Services joined an elite class of businesses to make up…

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Champion makes fourth consecutive appearance on list of top property management companies

WESTERVILLE,OH– Champion Real Estate Services has increased its rank from No. 20 to No. 14 on…

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Champion Honored for Communication Efforts By Conway Center for Family Business

WESTERVILLE, OH –Champion Real Estate Services took home an award for its company-wide communication efforts at…

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Champion honored at 2014 Smart 50 Awards

Champion Real Estate Services’ co-founder and chief operating officer, Michelle Yeager-Thornton, has been named a Smart…

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Champion makes third consecutive appearance on the Columbus Business First Fast 50 list

Champion Real Estate Services, a fully-integrated, multi-family investment firm, has been named the ninth-place winner of…

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Champion Acquires Carson Farms, Expands Delaware, Ohio Multi-Family Portfolio.

Columbus, OH– On August 19, 2014, Champion became the new owner and manager of The Traditions at…

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Champion Helps to Raise $30,000 at the Doc & Yeager Invitational

Columbus, OH – On Aug. 9, the 11th annual Doc & Yeager Golf Invitational, sponsored by…

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Champion Real Estate Services Looks To Donate More Than $70,000 A Year to Local Charities

2014 has been a banner year for Champion Real Estate Services and the company has decided…

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Champion closes largest deal to date, buys 656 apartments in Hilliard, OH

Champion Real Estate Services closed on 656 apartments in Hilliard, Ohio. The apartments are comprised of…

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Champion Named a Top Workplace of 2014

Westerville, Ohio — Champion Real Estate Services is pleased to announce that it has been selected…

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Brian Yeager of Champion Real Estate Services Receives Forty Under 40 Award

COLUMBUS, OH – Champion Real Estate Services, a full-service multi-family real estate firm, announced today that…

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Champion Raises Over $25,000 for Bowl For Kids’ Sake 2014

COLUMBUS, OH – On February 15, Champion Real Estate Services formed 13 bowling teams to strike…

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Champion Hires Multi-Family Industry Professional, Jenny Donnellon

Champion has expanded its team, hiring Jenny Donnellon as the company’s new sales executive and brand…