About Us

60 Years of Building to Win

For 60 years, Corporex Companies has been shaping skylines and enriching communities through visionary real estate development. Founded in 1965 by Bill Butler at the age of 22, Corporex has evolved from a one-man construction shop and regional builder into one of the nation’s leading privately held investment and development firms. Headquartered in Covington, Kentucky, the company has a distinguished history of developing world-class hotels, Class A office spaces, luxury residential properties, and mixed-use developments across more than 22 states.

From a Builder of Buildings to a Builder of Businesses

At the time of our founding in the 60’s, Corporex was a leader in constructing buildings. As pioneers of the design/build method of project delivery, Corporex built manufacturing, distribution, and service facilities throughout the Midwest.

As Corporex grew, both in terms of size and geography through the 70’s and 80’s, the company evolved from a builder of buildings to a builder of businesses – constructing speculative office buildings, hotels, and sports clubs. While the investment in the physical structures remained important, the focus shifted to the investment in the talented people necessary to build and manage these businesses.

With a hands-on attention to detail and a focus on exceeding customer expectations, Corporex has grown into a leading, nationally recognized real estate development company.

Family of Companies

Corporex

The parent organization of our family of companies. Focused on delivering value for our investors, clients, and employees.

Commonwealth Hotels

The affiliated hotel management company focused on managing company-owned third-party hotels.

Five Seasons

The management entity that operates the company’s four full-service family sports clubs.

Kings Hammer

The management entity that operates the company’s soccer club.

About Us

60 Years of Building to Win

From a Builder of Buildings to a Builder of Businesses

Family of Companies

Corporex

Commonwealth Hotels

Five Seasons

Kings Hammer

Recent News Coverage

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Cincinnati Business Courier Jun 13, 2025

New dog park, pickleball, kayak launch: Newport plans for riverfront parks overhaul

Cincinnati Enquirer Jun 13, 2025

Standing on the shoulders of giants

Link NKY Jun 10, 2025

Tom Banta to exit Corporex Cos. after 40 years

Cincinnati Business Courier May 23, 2025

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Cincinnati Business Courier May 9, 2025

Ovation is open: development celebrates new milestones

Link NKY May 1, 2025

Ovation unveils new condos, two bar concepts, hotel at preview event, as vision comes to life

The Northern Kentucky Tribune May 1, 2025

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Cincinnati Enquirer Apr 30, 2025

Ovation development opens along riverfront debuting new condos, bars and hotel

WLWT 5 Cincinnati Apr 30, 2025

Corporex Ovation Opens Its Doors: A Bold Vision for the Newport Riverfront Comes to Life

Apr 30, 2025

Ovation announces 2 new bars, 80% capacity at Boardwalk Residences

Fox 19 Apr 30, 2025

Ovation continues to grow with two new business coming to the riverfront

Spectrum News Ohio Apr 30, 2025

'It's a work, live, play opportunity': Ovation development opens in Newport

Local 12 Apr 30, 2025

Ovation announces 2 new bars, including rooftop with Ohio River view

Cincinnati Enquirer Apr 30, 2025

Corporex unveils first two bars at $1B Newport riverfront development

Cincinnati Business Courier Apr 30, 2025

Greater Cincinnati sports club sold to publicly traded firm, plans multimillion-dollar transformation

Cincinnati Business Courier Apr 23, 2025

Corporex Companies completes final sale of Five Season’s Sport Clubs brand to Life Time, Inc.

The Northern Kentucky Tribune Apr 23, 2025

Take a look at Covington’s OneNKY Center as it reaches 70% completion

Link NKY Apr 19, 2025

Corporex, Commonwealth Hotels celebrate ribbon-cutting for new Homewood Suites by Hilton in Newport

The Northern Kentucky Tribune Apr 13, 2025

Homewood Suites Newport Cincinnati Celebrates Successful Grand Opening with Ribbon Cutting and Open House

Longview News-Journal Apr 11, 2025

Corporex eyes restaurant complex near CirclePort as redevelopment efforts expand

Link NKY Mar 6, 2025

New business opens at Ovation riverfront project

Spectrum News Ohio Mar 3, 2025

Covington nonprofit expands and rebrands to recruit more entrepreneurs

Spectrum News Ohio Mar 2, 2025

Hilton hotel opens in Newport's $1B Ovation development

Cincinnati Business Courier Feb 21, 2025

Newport's Ovation project adds Homewood Suites hotel with a 'tap wall'

Cincinnati Enquirer Feb 21, 2025

Homewood Suites at Newport’s Ovation now open for business and welcoming guests

The Northern Kentucky Tribune Feb 21, 2025

Homewood Suites opens at Newport’s $1 billion Ovation development

Link NKY Feb 20, 2025

New hotel opens at Ovation along riverfront in Northern Kentucky

Local 12 Feb 20, 2025

New eight-story office building coming to Aurora’s Fitzsimons Village Development

Denver Post Feb 5, 2025

Ovation continues rising as vertical construction on the third boardwalk residences building commences

Link NKY Feb 3, 2025

Corporex’s Ovation continues rising as third Boardwalk Residences building advances

The Northern Kentucky Tribune Feb 2, 2025

Riverfront project in Northern Kentucky progresses with new condo building

Local 12 Jan 28, 2025

CirclePort transforms into a hub for businesses and families

Spectrum News Ohio Dec 6, 2024

Cincinnati restaurant staple moves to northern Kentucky

Spectrum News Ohio Dec 5, 2024

Demetrios opens in RiverCenter, adding another option to office building’s bustling lobby

Link NKY Dec 4, 2024

CirclePort development undergoes major updates