Builder's Story

Simms Tradition

Four generations of homebuilders in the Dayton area have established the Simms Tradition that is recognized throughout the building industry. With nearly a century of developing some of the finest neighborhoods in the Miami Valley, the Simms family has continually met the demands of today's homebuyers.

In 1903 the Wright Brothers practiced flying at Simms Station, the Simms' family farm. Since then, Dayton's history and the Simms name have been intertwined.

Alexander Simms, a major developer in the south and east Dayton areas, pioneered the Simms Tradition of "quality comes first". In a move ahead of the times, Alex's wife, Dorothy, ran the business for 3 years while he served as a fighter pilot in World War II.

In 1957, Charles V. Simms founded Charles V. Simms Development and continued the Simms tradition in single family, condominium, and apartment development.

Working since 1983 with son, Charles H. Simms, he provided innovative home designs in the most desirable locations, and won the coveted National Multi-Family Builder of the Year Award in 1995.

A new era began in 1996 with Charles H. Simms carrying on the Simms Tradition by purchasing his father's company. With a history of excellence behind him, Charlie looks forward to a future that offers the same "Quality Comes First" philosophy that has made the Simms name the standard by which to measure homebuilding in the Miami Valley.