The Empire Group of Companies Employee Directory

Real EstateArizona, United States11-50 Employees

The Empire Group of Companies is a real estate developer based in Scottsdale, Arizona, with a focus on residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects. Since its founding in the 1970s by Richard Felker, the firm has expanded from Milwaukee to the western United States and now operates as a prominent player in Class A+ urban mixed-use high-rise developments and build-for-rent single-family homes. The company manages capital for a substantial base of investors and has been involved in developing, acquiring, or redeveloping properties valued at over $1.5 billion across its history.

Its activities span planning, development, and ownership of large-scale rental and living spaces, including multi-story apartment towers and single-family rental communities. The Empire Group targets markets seeking high-quality urban and suburban living environments, delivering projects that function as extended, self-contained communities within city settings. Based in Scottsdale, the company emphasizes its role in capital stewardship and long-term asset development across multiple states, including recent expansions into new build-for-rent communities.

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