BryantCorp combines decades of industry experience with a warm, family-oriented approach to property and development management that enables us to create spaces that build community.
Pre-1980 - Inner workings of a family-owned business
BryantCorp founders Sally and Malcolm Bryant each experienced the inner workings of a family-owned business when they were growing up: Malcolm started out hauling hay on his family’s farm in Mount Sterling, Kentucky, while Sally started out creating renderings at her family’s homebuilding business in Owensboro, Kentucky.
1980 - Malcolm & Sally Bryant settle in Owensboro, KY
Malcolm and Sally met at the University of Kentucky, where they earned their degrees in business and design, respectively. They married in 1980 and settled in Owensboro, where they explored their entrepreneurial spirit and witnessed the positive impact family-owned and operated businesses have on communities and economies.
1999 - Sally and Malcolm spin off to form The Malcolm Bryant Corporation
In 1992, Sally and Malcolm branched off to form their own business: The Malcolm Bryant Corporation (now doing business as BryantCorp). From the start, the family-owned management company, with services in property, hospitality, development, and construction management, has provided spaces that build community and serve as settings where all people and businesses can thrive.
1986-1993 - Develop properties for FedEx & USPS
As the years have gone on, BryantCorp has served national customers including Federal Express, the U.S. Postal Service, Enviroflight, and Caliber Collision, to name just a few, by providing high-quality spaces where their diverse operational needs are met and they can flourish.
1994 - Open Hampton Inn Owensboro South (Expanded in 1999)
BryantCorp opened its first hotel, entering the hospitality industry and beginning a commitment to deliver exceptional service for guests that is stronger than ever today.
1995-2000 - Continued development of office buildings and spaces for FedEx and USPS
2000 - Opened Hampton Inn Louisville Northeast (Completely renovated in 2019)
1995-2000 - Continued development of commercial spaces
Continued development of commercial office spaces, including the region’s premiere medical office campus, The Springs Medical Center
2010 - Retro-fitted an old tobacco building
Retro-fitted an old tobacco building into the Centre for Business & Research, a business incubation and life sciences facility— the cure for Ebola was formulated on site. This property is now owned by the Issac Sterett Adventure Foundation. Their offices are located onsite and have renamed it to the Center for Good Works.
2013 - Open Hampton Inn & Suites Owensboro Downtown
Through its first public/private partnership, BryantCorp opened the first Kentucky LEED-certified hotel in downtown Owensboro on the Ohio River. The hotel has contributed to the city’s riverfront revitalization while providing exceptional stays to guests traveling to the area.
2022 - Break ground for Hampton Inn and Suites Pittsboro, NC
BryantCorp expanded into the Carolinas with its most recent project, the Hampton Inn & Suites in Pittsboro, N.C. With this exciting new hotel property, BryantCorp will extend the hospitality, for which they are known for, to guests in North Carolina. The hotel is scheduled to open in June 2024.
2023 - Bryant Vision
Believing family businesses are enhanced by the Business of Family, in 2023 the Bryant family opened their family office, Bryant Vision.
2023 - Begin branding refresh changing our name to BryantCorp
Today, BryantCorp remains a family-owned company dedicated to having a positive impact on the communities we serve. We will continue to provide high-quality spaces for living and working, create meaningful experiences for our guests and customers, and build trusted, supportive, collaborative relationships with our partners and our team for years to come.
President of BryantCorp, Madison’s greatest passion is helping people be the best they can be. He is an attorney and certified urban planner, spending most of his career as a community servant helping to build neighborhoods and businesses.
David is our Director of Hospitality. Prior to joining the BryantCorp team, David had over 16 years of experience in various hospitality roles, ranging from opening sales manager and dual director of sales to, most recently, being part of the Hotel Leader Support team at Hilton Corporate.
Daniel is the Director of Finance for BryantCorp. He is a licensed CPA in North Carolina and leads the execution and implementation of our financial strategy.
Kendrick is the General Manager of the Hampton Inn & Suites Pittsboro, North Carolina. He has spent the last 20 years in the hospitality industry and believes the secret to great hospitality starts with a personal commitment to every guest.
Harrison is our Operations and Marketing Manager. He comes to us from a hospitality and musical background.
Ronnie is our Project Manager. He is a master electrician with a lifetime of experience in large and small construction projects.
Chris is our Maintenance Technician. Chris has been with BryantCorp for over 25 years and knows our properties inside and out.
Kenny is our Construction Manager. A skilled construction industry professional for over 30 years, Kenny takes great pride in every job we do for our customers, making sure everything is precise and on time.
Chris is the General Manager of Hampton Inn Owensboro South. Originally from Upstate New York, Chris landed in Tennessee for 23 years, working at Gaylord Opryland Resort.
Ben is our Comfort and Climate Manager and has been with the company since 2012. He is responsible for ensuring all our HVAC systems are in good working order.
Sarah Clay is a member of the BryantCorp Board of Directors. She joined the family business in 2014 after serving as an oncology nurse practitioner where she specialized in bone marrow transplant and end-of-life care.
Lauren is the Director of Human Development. She is a 2013 Brescia University graduate and has been active in the GO FAME program at the Owensboro Community and Technical College.
Sharon is the General Manager for the Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Owensboro/Waterfront. She brings her management skills for operational excellence and her desire to meet and help people and her community to every opportunity.
Originally from Syracuse, NY, Samantha obtained her bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management and has worked in the hospitality industry for the last seventeen years. As BryantCorp’s Office Manager, she greets everyone with a smile and stands at the ready to answer your questions and make sure your BryantCorp experience is the best it can be.
Mary is our Accounting Manager, responsible for managing all accounts for the organization. Having been with BryantCorp since 2005, she brings a large amount of experience and historical knowledge to everything she does.
Doug is the General Manager of the Hampton Inn Louisville Northeast. A lifetime hospitality professional, Doug has been involved in development, management, and oversight of great hotels for his entire career.
Sally is a co-founder of BryantCorp and currently serves as the Secretary of our Board of Directors. She loves to stay organized and bring balance and order to all areas of her life.
Malcolm is a co-founder of BryantCorp and former President/CEO. Currently, he serves as the Chair of our Board of Directors.
Even as BryantCorp grows, we stay true to our desire to cultivate a vibrant, supportive, and connected company where individuals thrive, relationships flourish, and collective goals are achieved.
