Athens blends entrepreneurial creativity, financial discipline, and environmental and cultural sensitivity to each development project it pursues. This development philosophy has produced a track record of success for Athens as well as its partners, clients, and business associates. The Athens Group was founded in 1988 by Kim Richards. Mr. Richards and several of The Athens Group senior executives were formerly part of The Estes Co.; a Tucson, Arizona based real estate development company.

Examples of The Athens Group's exceptional development portfolio are:

In addition to these award-winning and nationally acclaimed development projects, The Athens Group is currently pursuing several exciting new resort and luxury hotel development ventures in the Western United States and Hawaii.