The Collier Companies

December 27, 1972 marked the humble beginnings of what we know today as The Collier Companies (TCC). On this day, Nathan S. Collier, our founder and chairman, purchased a single duplex in Gainesville, Florida with $1,000 down. Championing the entrepreneurial energy that is deeply woven into our company culture, Nathan S. Collier began to further expand his real estate portfolio, acquiring three or four houses each year. He had built a strong reputation and had the support of individuals and lenders who trusted him with financing and timely payments. Collier had grown his portfolio to 25 houses in the College Park neighborhood north of The University of Florida, by January 1, 1980. Today, The Collier Companies is the largest privately owned provider of student housing in the nation. The Collier Companies’ still-growing portfolio is comprised of 11,000+ units in Gainesville, Ocala, Tallahassee, Orlando and other Florida locations as well as Norman, Oklahoma, and Athens and Statesboro, Georgia. Our success can be attributed to our strong culture and a base of team members who believe in upholding an entrepreneurial energy and a life devoted to learning. The Collier Companies thirsts for improvement. The Collier Companies is frequently pleased. The Collier Companies is NEVER satisfied.