OUR COMMITMENT
CULTIVATE THRIVING COMMUNITIES
Welcome
Hallmark Communities sets the standard in creating luxurious communities to live and connect with others.
Lofts at Norton Crossing | Whitehall, OH
Hallmark Communities is a real estate developer with a long-standing track record for creating dynamic, luxury apartments geared towards young professionals and college students across the United States. With a deep understanding of the markets, a commitment to quality and a strong record of success, Hallmark is proudly responsible for over 15,000 beds and apartments nationwide exceeding 1 billion dollars in development over the last 35 years.
OUR VISION
CULTIVATE NEW SPACES WHERE COMMUNITIES CAN GROW & THRIVE
Gateway Lofts | Centerville, OH
OUR MISSION
DELIVER STATE-OF-THE-ART HOUSING FOR THE FUTURE OF LIVING
Our success as a business stems from the vertical integration with HCC Construction, our in-house general contractor.
Together, we offer start-to-finish development services with strong economic capabilities to produce top-quality housing.
Our Partnerships
Hallmark’s development team has worked exclusively with consultants Dean A. Wenz Architects and the Edge Group for over 25 years, which arms our team with agility and coordination that is unmatched in the industry. From land acquisition to site planning, design, construction and leasing, we have a vast background in executing highly successful projects. Over three decades of development, Hallmark has cultivated extensive, long term relationships with countless financial institutions ranging from construction and permanent financing, to equity and sales.
OUR TEAM
Richard Kirk, CEO
Hallmark Communities & HCC Construction
Richard is the CEO & Founder of Hallmark Communities. Rick has been involved in real estate development and construction for over 35 years. In 1987, he founded Hallmark Communities, which originally focused exclusively on mid-rise multi-family residential construction. These developments set the benchmark in Columbus for unrivaled quality, dedication to deadlines, and commitment to budgets and excellence. In the late 90’s, Rick expanded into the student housing sector, where he began to introduce upscale resort-style communities to universities around the nation. Rick’s experience ranges from site evaluations, zoning, development and construction budgets, architectural and engineering service management, contracts, bank draws, and many miscellaneous development activities.
William Kirk, President
Hallmark Communities & HCC Construction
William Kirk has been active in the Real Estate and Construction industry for over a decade. His primary professional focus revolves around the development of multi-family, student housing, and mixed-use developments. Prior to joining the Hallmark team, William worked extensively with Continental Building Company on various student housing projects overseeing construction and project management. William’s experience included implementing and overseeing all facets of project management responsibilities regarding budget planning, schedules, procurement, quality and risk, design, construction, and occupancy. William brings an array of experience to the Hallmark team, overseeing every project transaction from early planning stages to project completion.
Cameron Kirk, partner
Hallmark Communities & HCC Construction
Cameron Kirk is a Partner at a leading real estate development and construction firm, where he brings over a decade of experience in project management, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement. Cameron began his career in marketing in New York City, where he led large-scale campaigns for high-profile clients. Transitioning to real estate development, he has applied his expertise in managing complex timelines, budgets, and cross-functional teams to deliver successful projects that balance innovation and efficiency. Cameron’s leadership and communication skills have been instrumental in navigating the complexities of real estate development. As a Partner, he is deeply committed to driving the company’s vision forward, fostering collaboration, and delivering value to all stakeholders.
PAT MCGUIRE, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
Hallmark Communities
Pat McGuire has been active in the real estate development industry for over 17 years. Prior to joining Hallmark Communities, Pat was responsible for land acquisitions, negotiating and closing numerous multi-family, mixed-use, commercial, and planned community developments.
MICHAEL CANNON, Vice president of construction
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Michael Cannon has over 35 years of construction experience. Michael began his career as a small single family home builder. In the early ‘90s he formed a framing company which worked on commercial apartments and buildings. In 1995 he joined Village Green Companies, where he served as the Project Manager leading large multi-family developments. After several years, he joined K & E Construction where he worked his way up until becoming the President of Construction. Mike has been a part of HCC Construction for the past 6 years. He is responsible over 3,000+ multi-family rental units and 6,000+ beds throughout the country.
Phil Rowe, VICE PRESIDENT
HCC Construction
Phil Rowe has been active in the real estate and construction industry for over 15 years. With an educational background in both design and construction management, he brings a unique insight into all phases of the project process from inception to completion. His primary professional focus revolves around the pre-construction and construction of multi-family, retail, hospitality, and mixed-use developments. Prior to joining the Hallmark team, Phil worked with multiple developers, design firms and general contractors on various multi-family, mixed-use, hospitality and retail projects including luxury apartment and hotel projects. Phil’s experience includes providing leadership and delegation as required to carry various projects from the pre-construction phase through construction completion.
JUSTIN CANNON, SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
HCC Construction
As a second-generation construction professional, Justin Cannon has accumulated over a decade of experience in the industry, beginning in 2010. Justin's extensive knowledge and expertise regarding multi-family and student housing construction make him an invaluable addition to the HCC Construction team. He has successfully managed projects across the United States, including Florida, Ohio, North Carolina, and Alabama. Justin is responsible for overseeing the establishment of pre-construction budgets, creation of construction schedules, and project buyouts. He diligently manages projects from inception to completion, ensuring a seamless transition to management upon project turnover. With his multiple certifications such as OSHA 30-hour, heavy equipment operator licenses, first aid, Energy Star, and LEED, Justin is a true asset to our team at HCC Construction.
Jaleel Brown, Director of Development
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As Director of Development, Jaleel oversees land acquisition for Hallmark. With a decade of experience in project management, budget analysis, and marketing strategy, he brings a wealth of expertise to every development project. His analytical mindset and passion for innovative solutions ensure each project fosters long-term community growth while remaining financially sound. Dedicated to operational excellence, Jaleel drives Hallmark’s mission to create vibrant, sustainable communities.