Changing Skylines Changing Lives
Ovation Construction Site
Newport, KY
A Vision for positive change With building at its heart
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.

Corporex
Our team delivers excellence for our clients from coast to coast.
$1B+
More than $1B assets under management (AUM)
22+
Developed in 22+ states across the US
33M+
Built over 33M square feet
$3.9M
$3.9M corporate and foundation giving in 2025
Recent News Coverage
Aligning with its 60th year, Corporex celebrates momentum of a very successful 2025
The Northern Kentucky Tribune Jan 31, 2026
Corporex reports strong 2025 leasing for commercial real estate in NKy
The Lane Report Jan 27, 2026
Corporex President Brett Blackwell says ‘pendulum is already swinging’ back on office
Cincinnati Business Courier Jan 23, 2026
Holy Cross District High School launches ‘River Cities Scholars Program’ scholarship, deadline March 13
The Northern Kentucky Tribune Jan 20, 2026
Jan 31, 2026

