About Charles Simms Development

In 1903 the Wright Brothers conducted flying practice runs at Simms Station, the Simms family farm. Since then, Dayton’s history and the Simms name have been intertwined. Four generations of homebuilders in the Dayton area have continued the Simms Tradition that is recognized throughout the building industry.

Alexander Simms, becomes major developer and builder in the Miami Valley sparking the next 3 generations of building. and pioneering the Simms Tradition of “Quality Comes First.” In a move ahead of the times, Alex’s wife, Dorothy Simms took over the business while Alex became a fighter pilot in WWII as part of the war effort over seas and back at home.

The Practical Builder Trophy was awarded to W.A. Simms for “Excellence In Merchandising Of Homes 1954.” Presented at the National Association Of Home Builders Convention of January 17, 1955 in Chicago, Illinois.

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

In 1966 Charles V. Simms served as President of the Ohio Home Builders Association.

In 1969 Charles V. Simms served as President of the Home Builders Association of Metropolitan Dayton.

Starting in 1985 Charles began working with his son, Charles H. Simms. They continued to offer innovative home designs in the most desirable locations.

Simms’ Monument Walk in Downtown Dayton was featured on the Distinctive Homes cover in the Oakwood Register. It featured a full article on Dayton’s newest luxury addresses brought to you by Charles Simms Development.

Charles H. Simms becomes President of Charles Simms Development working closely with his father Charles V. Simms

Charles V. Simms received the coveted Robert E. McDaniel Leadership Award Presented by the Home Builders Association of Dayton.

The National Association of Home Builders named Simms the “National Multi-Family Builder of the Year” in 1995.

A new era began in 1996 with Charles H. Simms carrying on the Simms Tradition by purchasing his father’s company. Now, thirty years later, Charles H. Simms has built over 1500 homes, townhomes, and condos. He continues to provide the “Quality Comes First” leadership the Simms Family is known for in Dayton and the Miami Valley.

In 1999 Charles H. Simms became President of the Home Builders Association of Dayton and the Miami Valley.

Charles H. Simms continues to find the Simms niche in condo building around the Miami Valley dubbed “Condo Mania” by the Dayton Business Journal

In 2008 Charles H. Simms became President of the Ohio Home Builders Association.

In 2009 Simms was featured on the cover of Dayton B2B Magazine. The Dayton B2B article focused on highlighting the success of Simms communities as the country was coming out of the recession.

Charles H. Simms presses forward with Urban building, a major risk, Charlie ended up building 117 town homes in the immediate downtown Dayton area over 8 years and 6 different communities.

Written while Charles Simms was president of the Ohio Home Builders Association, this article focused on Charles’ plans for the association in the upcoming year.

Robert K. Simms (Robi) starts to work for his father Charles H. Simms as a field superintendent

In 2015 Charles H. Simms was the recipient of the Community Service Award by the Dayton Area Board of Realtors.

Continuing the tradition of being an award-winning Builder, Charles Simms Development was the winner of Ohio’s “Best Condo/Townhome” in 2017 for Monument Walk in Downtown Dayton. The “Best of Ohio Homes” awards showcase represents all builders throughout the entire state of Ohio.

Charles Simms Development receives the Preservation Dayton Golden Hammer Award for the Brownstones at 2^ND community built in downtown Dayton

Charles H. Simms receives the coveted Garson-McDaniel Memorial Award from the Ohio Home Builders Association for his dedication to the industry and association.

Robert K. Simms (Robi) served as President of the Home Builders Association of Dayton, becoming the country’s first 4^th generation local president.

Charlie H. Simms and Robert K. (Robi) Simms each received the Presidential Citations for Outstanding Service to the Ohio Home Builders Association for the year 2020.

Crosby A. Simms, Robi’s brother, joins Charles Simms Development as a field superintendent

Robert K. Simms (Robi) featured in article on the ongoing success of Center Street Townes, Simms’ first development in Springfield, OH. First homes to be built in downtown Springfield since 1989.