About Us
WHO WE ARE
We are a real estate investment and development firm headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina.
LyonJay is a real estate investment and development firm with a primary focus on providing attainable housing for hard-working families. Whether it be lot development for listed homebuilders, conventional multi-family apartments, or build-for-rent communities, it is the firm’s passion to provide quality communities for those that call the Southeast home.
With over 75 years of combined market experience, the team has invested in, developed, constructed, and managed hundreds of thousands of units across 11 states.
OUR JOURNEY
A glimpse through the years

Mike Lyon, father of Jennings Lyon, creates Superior Construction.
1995

Jennings Lyon joins Superior Construction.
2004

Jennings Lyon and J.K. Jay joined efforts and office together.
2016

Southern Select Homes founded.
2017

LyonJay founded.
2019

Hudson Oak (Build for Rent platform) founded.
2020
OUR TEAM
Meet The Team
We only hire individuals that are the best in their field, with a commitment to our culture of excellence, and have a heart for service.

Jennings Lyon
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FOUNDING PARTNER, CEO
JENNINGS LYON

J.K. JAY
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FOUNDING PARTNER, President
J.K. JAY
Company Core Values
Our Core Values are meant to guide us to ensure we execute our work in a manner that adheres to our purpose.
Integrity
Standard of Excellence
Trust + Respect
Appreciation
Communication
Accountability
Latest updates
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