BusinessTuesday, November 3
Greenville's Champion Coach, the bus company for Clemson and the Yankees, has been sold
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Greenville-based Champion Coach, which has served Clemson, the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Yankees, has been acquired by Hoffmann Family of Companies, according to a news release. Craig and Hazel Dance founded it in 1998, and it's headquartered at 145 Ben Hamby Lane.
“Hazel and I built this company one relationship at a time, starting with four motorcoaches and a commitment to getting it right for every team we served.”
4motorcoaches Champion started with in 1998
Champion has since grown into a name in sports and corporate transportation.
Sources: Independent Mail, Post and Courier
Champion will be part of Hoffmann's Aviation & Transportation vertical. Hoffmann describes itself as a family-owned private equity firm with over 200 global brands.
- Hoffmann employees: 28,000
- Countries with Hoffmann businesses: 30
- Hoffmann locations worldwide: more than 600
- Cities in its transportation division: over 350
Champion Coach has served pro teams, colleges and big events
| Type | Examples |
|---|---|
| Pro teams | Cowboys, Falcons, Yankees |
| Colleges | Clemson, South Carolina, Georgia |
| Events | Super Bowl, MLB All-Star games, Peach Bowl |
Sources: Independent Mail, Post and Courier
Sources: Independent Mail, Post and Courier