Kim Knoppe

Co-Founder and Co-Owner

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Meet Kim Knoppe - Co-Founder, Entrepreneur & Real Estate Trailblazer

Kim Knoppe is one of the founding forces behind Autumnwood Homes, a company he and his business partner, Brad Halley, launched back in 1987. Since then, they've been building high quality single-family homes across central Ohio and the greater Cincinnati area. Their mission? Creating beautiful homes where families can truly feel at home. From new builds to lease-to-own options and home rehabs, Autumnwood Homes is all about flexibility, quality and value.

But Kim didn't stop there. In 2003, he began Autumnwood Funding, which provides private lending to real estate investors. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just getting started, Kim and his team have helped countless investors turn their real estate goals into reality.

A Cincinnati native, Kim graduated from Elder High School, where he made his mark in both football and track-setting records in receptions and hurdles. He went on to attend Xavier University on a full athletic scholarship, majoring in business finance while becoming the university's 5th all-time leader in football receptions. Later, he earned his MBA from Bryant University in Rhode Island.

Before jumping full-time into real estate, Kim spent 14 years sharpening his skills in the corporate world-working in accounting, business planning, and auditing for three major corporations. At just 29, he became the youngest executive at a Fortune 100 company, managing international business planning across 23 countries!

Beyond business, Kim is passionate about giving back. He's sponsored multiple real estate investor associations and has mentored countless new investors looking to build their own paths in the industry.

Interview:

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Brand Yourself

Meet Kim Knoppe - Co-Founder, Entrepreneur & Real Estate Trailblazer

Kim Knoppe is one of the founding forces behind Autumnwood Homes, a company he and his business partner, Brad Halley, launched back in 1987. Since then, they've been building high quality single-family homes across central Ohio and the greater Cincinnati area. Their mission? Creating beautiful homes where families can truly feel at home. From new builds to lease-to-own options and home rehabs, Autumnwood Homes is all about flexibility, quality and value.

But Kim didn't stop there. In 2003, he began Autumnwood Funding, which provides private lending to real estate investors. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just getting started, Kim and his team have helped countless investors turn their real estate goals into reality.

A Cincinnati native, Kim graduated from Elder High School, where he made his mark in both football and track-setting records in receptions and hurdles. He went on to attend Xavier University on a full athletic scholarship, majoring in business finance while becoming the university's 5th all-time leader in football receptions. Later, he earned his MBA from Bryant University in Rhode Island.

Before jumping full-time into real estate, Kim spent 14 years sharpening his skills in the corporate world-working in accounting, business planning, and auditing for three major corporations. At just 29, he became the youngest executive at a Fortune 100 company, managing international business planning across 23 countries!

Beyond business, Kim is passionate about giving back. He's sponsored multiple real estate investor associations and has mentored countless new investors looking to build their own paths in the industry.

Brad Halley

Co-Founder and Co-Owner

Meet Brad Halley-Co-Founder & Co-Owner, Autumnwood Homes

Brad Halley is the creative and construction-savvy half of the founding duo behind Autumnwood Homes, which he co-founded in 1987 with his longtime friend and business partner, Kim Knoppe. Their partnership-rooted in mutual respect, shared vision, and a lot of laughs along the way-has been the foundation of a company known for its quality, adaptability, and customer first approach.

A proud Ohio State University graduate, Brad earned his Bachelor of Science in Architecture in 1977 and immediately dove into the world of custom home design and construction in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Early in his career, he worked with Star Builders, where he split his time between drafting home plans and getting his hands dirty on job sites-learning the ins and outs of building from the ground up.

In 1981, Brad brought his real-world experience into the classroom as the sole instructor of the Construction Technology program at Northwest Technical College. There, he developed and taught courses in everything from structural systems and drafting to plumbing, HVAC, and surveying. He even spearheaded the school's first CAD (Computer Aided Design) program and built a one-of-a-kind lab for passive solar home modeling-allowing students to test designs across seasons, climates and locations.

After his time in education, Brad returned to the field as Vice President of Operations for a large Columbus-based building firm, overseeing everything from budgeting and estimating to production. By 1986, he had founded Halley designs, and one year later, teamed up with Kim to form Autumnwood Homes.

Brad's rare mix of technical skill, creative design, and practical experience has helped him strike a balance between custom craftsmanship and production efficiency. The result became beautiful, affordable, and thoughtfully designed homes tailored to each homeowner's unique needs.

Whether he's sketching out floor plans, refining construction processes, or simply walking a job site, Brad's passion for quality, livability, and smart design continues to shape the heart and soul of every Autumnwood home.

Meet Brad Halley-Co-Founder & Co-Owner, Autumnwood Homes

Brad Halley is the creative and construction-savvy half of the founding duo behind Autumnwood Homes, which he co-founded in 1987 with his longtime friend and business partner, Kim Knoppe. Their partnership-rooted in mutual respect, shared vision, and a lot of laughs along the way-has been the foundation of a company known for its quality, adaptability, and customer first approach.

A proud Ohio State University graduate, Brad earned his Bachelor of Science in Architecture in 1977 and immediately dove into the world of custom home design and construction in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Early in his career, he worked with Star Builders, where he split his time between drafting home plans and getting his hands dirty on job sites-learning the ins and outs of building from the ground up.

In 1981, Brad brought his real-world experience into the classroom as the sole instructor of the Construction Technology program at Northwest Technical College. There, he developed and taught courses in everything from structural systems and drafting to plumbing, HVAC, and surveying. He even spearheaded the school's first CAD (Computer Aided Design) program and built a one-of-a-kind lab for passive solar home modeling-allowing students to test designs across seasons, climates and locations.

After his time in education, Brad returned to the field as Vice President of Operations for a large Columbus-based building firm, overseeing everything from budgeting and estimating to production. By 1986, he had founded Halley designs, and one year later, teamed up with Kim to form Autumnwood Homes.

Brad's rare mix of technical skill, creative design, and practical experience has helped him strike a balance between custom craftsmanship and production efficiency. The result became beautiful, affordable, and thoughtfully designed homes tailored to each homeowner's unique needs.

Whether he's sketching out floor plans, refining construction processes, or simply walking a job site, Brad's passion for quality, livability, and smart design continues to shape the heart and soul of every Autumnwood home.