Fischer Homes
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| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Homebuilding |
| Founded | 1980 |
| Founders | Henry Fischer Elaine Fischer |
| Headquarters | Erlanger, Kentucky, United States |
Area served | Midwest, Southeast |
Key people | |
| Products | Single-family homes, Townhouses, Condominiums, Patio homes |
| Revenue |  US$1.5 billion (2022) |
| Parent | The Fischer Group |
| Website | fischerhomes |
Fischer Homes is a privately held homebuilding company based in Erlanger, Kentucky.[1][2][3]
History
[edit]Fischer Homes was founded in 1980 in Northern Kentucky by Henry and Elaine Fischer.[4] In its early years, the company focused on the Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati area, building roughly 300 to 350 homes a year.[5] Greg Fischer serves as the Chairman of the company.[6]
The company is part of the Fischer Group, which also includes Grand Communities, Homestead Title, Victory Mortgage, and Acendion Collective.[7][8] Since its foundation, the company has built over 40,000 houses.[9]
Bob Hawksley joined the company in 1990s as a chief executive officer. During his tenure, between 2016 and 2022, annual home closings increased from about 350 to more than 3,000 across eight markets,[6] while revenue rose from $637 million in 2018 to $1.5 billion by 2022.[5] In 2020, the company had a total revenue of around $829 million.[1]
In October 2022, Tim McMahon was promoted from president and chief operating officer to chief executive officer.[10] Hawksley became CEO Emeritus and retired in February 2023 after 28 years with the company.[10] At the same time, Jay Smith was promoted to president and chief operating officer.[5]
During the 2020s, Fischer Homes expanded into several new markets, including Georgia, Florida, and North Carolina.[11][12][13][14] In December 2023, the company entered the Florida market through the acquisition of Samuel Taylor Homes, a Panama City Beach based builder founded in 2011.[15]
In December 2023, Fischer Homes partnered with Snap One's Clare Controls and Guardian Alarm to offer smart home security systems in new homes.[16]
In May 2025, Fischer Homes announced plans to relocate its corporate headquarters from Erlanger to Covington, Kentucky.[7][17] The relocation is expected to be completed by 2027.[18]
Philanthropy
[edit]Fischer Homes has supported St. Jude Children's Research Hospital through the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway program for many years.[19] The company has built 35 Dream Homes and raised more than $34 million for the hospital's mission as of 2025.[19]
In 2022, Fischer Homes built and give away three St. Jude Dream Homes in a single year and received the Dr. Donald Mack Lifetime Achievement Award from St. Jude in 2024.[20][19]
The company also contributed to community amenities including the Pampers Nursing Suite at Great American Ballpark for the Cincinnati Reds in 2015,[21] the Family Care Center at Kings Island in 2016,[22] and the Welcome Home exhibit at the Cincinnati Children's Museum in 2025.[23]
References
[edit]- 1 2 Demeropolis, Tom (2021-06-02). "This firm is about to become Greater Cincinnati's next $1 billion company". Cincinnati Business Courier. Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- ↑ Jones, Ashby (2009-07-21). "A Purely Political Prosecution? One Take on the Fischer Homes Case - WSJ". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- ↑ Entine, Jon (2009). No Crime But Prejudice: Fischer Homes, the Immigration Fiasco, and Extra-Judicial Prosecution. TFG Books. ISBN 978-0-692-00282-7.
- ↑ Clabes, Judy (2022-04-26). "Fischer Homes to join Ashley Builders in developing Memorial Pointe residential community in Southgate". North Kentucky Tribune. Retrieved 2026-02-02.
- 1 2 3 Clabes, Judy (2022-10-04). "Hometown success, nation's 30th largest home builder, Fischer Homes, names new leadership". NKyTribune. Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- 1 2 "Sons of Fischer Homes chairman killed in jet ski crash on lake". Newsweek. 2023-07-18. Archived from the original on 2025-07-23. Retrieved 2026-02-02.
- 1 2 Salandro, Vincent (2025-05-13). "The Fischer Group Eyes Corporate Relocation to Covington, Kentucky". Builder Magazine. Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- ↑ Planalp, Brian (2024-06-06). "Fischer Group forms multifamily apartment arm, Acendion Capital and Development". Cincinnati Business Courier. Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- ↑ Ward, Janelle (2025-07-21). "Fischer Homes names first South regional president amid company restructuring". Atlanta Business Chronicle. Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- 1 2 Strong, Symone (2022-10-03). "Fischer Homes Announces Leadership Changes". Builder Magazine. Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- ↑ Smith, DeonTay. "Fischer Homes expanding to Northwest Florida, acquiring the assets of Samuel Taylor Homes". Panama City News Herald. Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- ↑ Yellig, John (2023-08-14). "Fischer Homes begins sales at new phase of Hoschton community". Atlanta Agent Magazine. Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- ↑ Jarrell, Zachary (2025-09-03). "Grove City pushes back on 149-unit development proposed by Fischer Homes". Columbus Business First. Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- ↑ "Fischer Homes announces new vice president for Raleigh market". CBS17.com. 2024-07-17. Archived from the original on 2024-07-18. Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- ↑ Ladurantaye, Steve (2023-10-26). "Fischer Homes Buys Into Northwest Florida With Purchase of Samuel Taylor Homes". Builder Magazine. Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- ↑ Arlen Schweiger (2023-12-05). "Fischer Homes Partners with Clare Controls & Guardian Alarm to Build Smart Security Offerings". CE Pro. Retrieved 2026-02-02.
- ↑ Almendarez, Jolene. "Large homebuilder announces plans to relocate headquarters to Covington". The Enquirer. Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- ↑ Blair, Madalyn (2025-07-21). "Fischer Homes CEO talks Covington headquarters move". Cincinnati Business Courier. Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- 1 2 3 Leah Draffen (2025-11-20). "Fischer Homes Raises Record-Breaking $4.4 Million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital". Builder Magazine. Retrieved 2026-02-02.
- ↑ Symone Garvett (2022-05-17). "Fischer Homes Constructs Three Houses in One Year for St. Jude's Home Giveaway". Builder Magazine. Retrieved 2026-02-02.
- ↑ "Cincinnati Reds Debut Stadium Nursery for Mom-Baby Baseball Fans". ABC News. 2015-03-31. Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- ↑ Williams, Rob (2016-04-08). "A new parent friendly oasis at Kings Island". Fox19 Now. Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- ↑ Sanderson, Emily (2024-01-12). "New playhouse at Cincinnati Children's Museum complete with kitchen, dining area, garden". WLWT. Retrieved 2026-02-01.