The Collier Companies Employee Directory
Real EstateFlorida, United States201-500 Employees
The Collier Companies traces its origins to 1972 when Nathan S. Collier purchased a modest duplex in Gainesville, Florida, and gradually expanded his real estate portfolio. By 1980 the firm had earned local trust and owned 25 homes in College Park, a neighborhood just north of the University of Florida. The company incorporated The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People into its culture and rebranded College Park properties as Paradigm Properties to reflect its emphasis on awareness and insight. Today, The Collier Companies stands as the largest provider of student housing owned by a private individual in the nation. Based in Gainesville, Florida, the company operates a portfolio of more than 12,000 apartment homes across the Southeast and continues to pursue growth through acquisitions and development, including the purchase of a 10-acre site in Somerset, Kentucky, announced in December 2025. In 2025 it was recognized as a Best Places to Work in Multifamily, underscoring its focus on culture and leadership.