Thompson Thrift

Thompson Thrift is an integrated, full-service real estate company specializing in development, construction, leasing, and management of multifamily and commercial properties. Founded in 1986 by John Thompson and Paul Thrift, the company operates with a mission to positively impact its team members and the communities it serves. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Thompson Thrift also maintains offices in Terre Haute, Indiana; Houston, Texas; Phoenix, Arizona; and Denver, Colorado.

The company's core services are delivered through three primary business units: Thompson Thrift Residential, which focuses on upscale apartment communities and luxury leased homes; Thompson Thrift Commercial, dedicated to ground-up mixed-use and retail development and leasing; and Thompson Thrift Construction, a full-service construction arm. Thompson Thrift is vertically integrated, managing all aspects of the development process from site acquisition and due diligence to design, construction, and property management. Its market segments primarily include multifamily and retail development, with a strategic focus on high-growth markets across the Midwest, Southeast, and Southwest United States.

In recent news, Thompson Thrift was recognized as a top multifamily developer, securing the #11 spot on Multi-Housing News's annual rankings and ranking #15 as an apartment developer and #17 as a construction company on the National Multifamily Housing Council's (NMHC) 2026 NMHC 50 list. The company recently closed its Thompson Thrift 2026 Multifamily Development, LP, raising over $222 million to fund seven new Class A multifamily developments. Celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2026, Thompson Thrift remains privately held and is led by Paul Thrift as CEO of Thompson Thrift Development and John Thompson as CEO of Thompson Thrift Construction, with Dan Sink serving as President and CFO of Thompson Thrift Development.