About

Poe Companies is an award-winning developer of premium multifamily, industrial and hospitality properties across the United States, delivering high barrier to entry developments in growing downtowns and affluent suburban markets. With over 37 years of experience and investors nationwide, Poe Companies is an industry and community leader.

Our History

Steve Poe began in the home-building industry in the 1980s and transitioned to developing income-producing properties in the late 1990s. Today, Poe Companies is a diversified real estate developer with investors nationwide and a history of success.

Our Philosophy

Poe Companies is known for taking an entrepreneurial approach to development. By seeking off-market opportunities and capitalizing on our extensive network, we deliver high barrier to entry developments in growing downtowns and suburban areas across the United States.

Strategic Relationships

Poe Companies also believes in the value of strategic relationships. We’ve built long-term relationships with firms like White Lodging, REI Real Estate Services, Marriott, and many major brokerage firms. We believe that good business relationships are key to long-term profits.

1989
Steve Poe develops first residential property
1995
Poe Companies transitions to income-producing properties
2001
First commercial property
2005
Marriott Downtown Louisville completed
2007
RiverPark Place breaks ground
2012
20th hotel developed
2018
$2+ billion developed nationally
2020
First industrial project developed
2024
First data center project in development

Our Team

Steve Poe

Chief Executive Officer

Steve Poe has been in the construction and development business for 37 years and is the Chief Executive Officer of Poe Companies. Poe Companies is an award-winning developer of premium multifamily, industrial and hospitality properties across the United States delivering high barrier to entry developments in growing downtowns and suburban markets.

Poe has developed over 4200 hotel rooms, 1,500 residential units and over 1 million square feet of commercial and office space around the country, with a heavy concentration in Louisville. His local developments include the Louisville Marriott Downtown, the master-planned RiverPark Place, and the Distil Hotel, an Autograph Collection Hotel on Whiskey Row. Poe currently has built-to-suit last-mile logistics center under construction on Durrett Lane by the Louisville Regional Airport.

Steve remains active in both the industry and community. He is a board member of the Impetus, Louisville Ballet, Downtown Development Corporation and OneWest Corporation, a nonprofit created out of the 2014 Bingham Fellows Class that is focused on economic development in west Louisville. Steve led the recruitment of OneWest’s 24-member board comprised of residents, community and business leaders from west Louisville, as well as leaders from many of the city’s largest corporations, financial institutions and philanthropic organizations. He commits a tremendous portion of his time to this endeavor and is committed to making real long-term change in an area that has repeatedly suffered from disinvestment and unmet promises.

Steve has also served as a board member of the Louisville Free Public Library, board member and former President of the Louisville Apartment Association, Chairman of the Home of the Innocents Capital Campaign and as a trustee of Louisville Collegiate School, and the University of Louisville.

Poe Companies has received several awards, including the Kentucky 10th Annual Governor’s Economic Leadership Silver Award in 2005, the Silver Anchor Award from Friends of the Waterfront in 2007, and most recently the March of Dimes Real Estate Achievement Award (REACH) in 2016 in honor of making significant professional and philanthropic achievements.

Tiffany Nolot

Chief Operating Officer

Tiffany Nolot began her real estate career in 1993 when she joined Poe after attending Sullivan University. She currently oversees all aspects of the day to day operations of the company.

She has spent 32 years with Poe Companies in various roles within the company working directly with clients, real estate agents, closing attorneys as well as having her feet on the ground overseeing and working with apartment staff personnel. In her current role, she continues to perform these duties as well as being an interictal part of the Senior Management Team.

Tiffany is currently serving on the Louisville Apartment Association Board of Directors as Vice President. She has also served on the Board of Directors of Southern Indiana Home Builders Association and past President of SIHBA Women’s Council, and is the Past President of Commercial Real Estate Women.

She has been honored for her achievements by Louisville Business First for being recognized as “20 People to know in Real Estate”

Hank Hillebrand

President

As President of Poe Companies, Hank Hillebrand leads the firm’s development efforts and is involved in sourcing, financial structuring, capital raising, design, entitlement, construction, and management of all company projects.

Working alongside an experienced team of other industry leaders and external partners, he helps Poe Companies deliver superior properties in multiple cities throughout the United States.

Hank was selected to Leadership Louisville’s Bingham Fellows Class of 2022, which focused on revitalizing downtown Louisville. Hank is also a member of the West End School development committee.

He is originally from Chicago, IL and moved to Louisville, KY in 2016. Hank earned a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business, concentrating in finance, accounting, and entrepreneurship. He also holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Virginia’s McIntire School of Commerce.

Tina Walters

Director of Investor Relations

As Director of Investor Relations, Tina Walters is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with current and potential investors. Key responsibilities include preparing and disseminating financial information, managing investor events, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. As a member of the senior management team, she develops and implements investor relations strategies supporting the company’s long term goals.

Tina Walters joined Poe Companies in 2017. She has worked over 27 years in the financial services industry and in private philanthropic management. Tina holds a Master of Business Administration from Bellarmine University.

She currently serves on the board of the Southern Indiana Health Foundation. Previous boards include One West, the Center for Neighborhoods, LISC Indianapolis and the Southern Indiana Asset Building Coalition. She was also a member of the 2012 Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee and the 2018 Breeder’s Cup Host Committee. Tina has been recognized for her professional achievements by Today’s Woman magazine as a “Woman Making a Difference” and by Business First as a “40 Under 40.”

Becky Bundy

Project Manager

As a Project Manager for Poe Companies, Becky supports the firm’s development efforts. She assists in planning, coordinating, implementation and managing all activities related to the development of various projects from acquisition through construction.

Becky Bundy has been in the design and construction industry for over 30 years. Her many years of experience have allowed her to form many long-term relationships with local industry leaders and partners. Being from the area, Becky has a deep appreciation for and knowledge of Louisville and surrounding areas.

Her career started as a design specialist with some very prominent engineering and architectural firms in the Louisville market. As her skills and knowledge grew, she transitioned into the role of Construction Project Manager. Years later she has taken her knowledge of construction and building systems to facilities management, managing assets and maintenance services while providing top-tier customer service.

Community Involvement

The Poe Team is active in both the industry and community. Our engagement in industry associations like the Urban Land Institute and the Louisville Apartment Association keeps us connected to important trends while our leadership within the groups helps strengthen the associations for the long term.

The Company is deeply engaged in the community through charitable giving and board involvement. We donate our time and treasure to a variety of nonprofit organizations in the Louisville Metro area focused on health, education, the arts and economic development.

Steve Poe is the past board chair and current development committee chair of the OneWest Corporation, a nonprofit created out of the 2014 Bingham Fellows Class that is focused on economic development in west Louisville. Steve led the recruitment of a 24-member board comprised of residents, and community and business leaders from west Louisville, as well as leaders from many of the city’s largest corporations, financial institutions and philanthropic organizations. Tina Walters also serves as a board member for the organization. Poe is committed to making real long-term change in this area that has repeatedly suffered from disinvestment and unmet promises.

Awards & Accolades

Kentucky 10th Annual Governor’s Economic Leadership Silver Award
Silver Anchor Award from Friends of the Waterfront
Business First Best for RiverPark Marina

Apartment Association President’s Award
Business First Commercial Real Estate Champion – Best New Hotel (Aloft Louisville Downtown)
March of Dimes Commercial Real Estate Achievement Award (REACH)

Cornerstone Award from Louisville Downtown Partnership – Aloft Louisville Downtown
Best Project Award - Le Meridien/AC Hotel by Marriott Downtown Denver
Business First Hotel Deal of the Year - Hotel Distil & Moxy
Business First Residential Deal of the Year - 1700 Waterside at RiverPark
Junior Achievement Hall of Fame Inductee