Our History
Over 50 years of building communities, developing leaders, and shaping the Southeast.
A Vision Takes Root
In December of 1972 Nathan made his first investment when he was just twenty years old: a single-family house several blocks north of the University of Florida’s Law School. He substantially offset his college expenses by living upstairs and renting out the downstairs and personally doing most of the maintenance. For the next seven to eight years, Nathan continued to buy houses within walking distance of the University of Florida at the rate of three or four a year, using every “no money” down technique in the book. Nathan’s father, a civil engineer, had raised him to be hands on with a DIY (Do It Yourself) approach. As a result, Nathan was a pretty fair jack of all trades handyman and was able to do most of the maintenance on his houses.
Building a Name in Gainesville
TCC establishes its footing in the Gainesville market, building and acquiring communities that set a new standard for quality and resident care in North Florida. The culture of excellence begins here.
Beyond Gainesville
The portfolio grows beyond Gainesville as TCC enters new Florida markets. Processes are refined, talent is developed internally, and the foundation for a scalable company is firmly laid.
A Statewide Presence
TCC accelerates its development pipeline and acquires communities across the Southeast. The company surpasses 10,000 apartment homes and becomes one of the region's most recognized multifamily operators.
Culture Becomes a Competitive Advantage
TCC deepens its commitment to team member development — launching programs like 6in6, building leadership pipelines, and earning recognition as a Best Place to Work. The company proves that people-first culture and business performance go hand in hand.
10,000 New Homes. 10 Years.
With over 13,000 homes in the portfolio and an active development pipeline, TCC launches its most ambitious initiative yet: 10K in 10 — a commitment to adding 10,000 new apartment homes over the next decade. The best is still ahead.
Built on a Foundation of Purpose
The Collier Companies was born in 1972 from Nathan S. Collier's conviction that the multifamily business, done right, could be a force for good. From a single community in Gainesville to a portfolio spanning the Southeast, every decade of our history has been defined by the same principle: invest in people, build quality, and the rest will follow.
The Best Is Still Ahead
With 10K in 10 underway — our most ambitious development push yet — TCC is writing its next chapter. More communities, more markets, and more opportunity for the team members and residents who make this company what it is. Fifty years in, the mission is the same. The scale is just a little bigger.