our history
Building a Legacy
of Excellence
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1998
Oaks Apartments
Seeing the opportunity on the north side of Sanford and capitalizing on the Highway 1 expansion and explosive growth of Wake County to the south, Carter and Buddy as The Keller Group, built their first project, The Oaks, over 400 apartment units off Hawkins Avenue. Sold in 2019, The Oaks was a long-hold and profitable asset.
2000-2006
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The construction of several aircraft hangars and self-developed senior living facilities as Keller Group.
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2007
Triangle Storage begins
Three storage facilities self-developed and built in Wake County. Sold in 2016 to a large mini-storage operator.
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2009
Capital Bank
& Triangle Storage
2010
Carolina Commercial Contractors
Keller Group is rebranded at Carolina Commercial Contractors and builds the Capital Bank headquarters in Sanford, NC.
2011
Senior Living Facilities
Three independent senior living facilities are self-developed, built and owner operated across NC. Village Lake Inn in Siler City, Coventry House Inn of Oxford, and Coventry House Inn of Henderson.
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2012
Amelia Station
Carolina Commercial Contractors begins construction on Amelia Station, a 216-unit multifamily project in Clayton, NC as the third-party General Contractor.
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2015
South Park Village
Development and construction begins on South Park Village, a completely in-house multifamily project on the south side of Sanford,NC.
2017
Rampart Property Management
Rampart Property Management is born with managing member Susan Keller, operating The Oaks and South Park Village.
2018
Powell Place Project
Partnership begins with Holmes Companies for the Sanctuary at Powell Place project, an infill project of 264 multifamily units in Pittsboro, NC.
2019
Carolina Commercial
Cost Segregation
Under stewardship of Rampart, The Oaks is sold at a large gain. Carolina Commercial Cost Segregation is formed, with partner Paul Profio.
2020
South Park Village
Phase 2 of South Park Village begins.
2021
CCS & Local70
Carolina Commercial Sitework is formed and Lacy Oldham’s team joins the Keller Group family of companies A 165-acre tract is purchased with partner Holmes Legacy Partners, and the development of Mixed-Use Local70 begins.
2022
Powell Place
& Reeves Farm Pittsboro
Sale of Sanctuary at Powell Place at the peak of the multifamily sales market, resulting in a very successful project exit. The land for Reeves Farm Pittsboro is purchased in a partnership with Holmes Legacy Partners. The development and planning process begins for the 500-acre tract.
2024
Symphony Park
& Dunmore Senior Living
The construction of Symphony Park in Huntersville, NC. Carolina Commercial Conractors largest third party project by cost to date at almost $100M. Dunmore Senior Living is created to manage the portfolio of independent and assisted living communities.
2025
Today
Multiple third party and self-development projects ongoing across the state of NC.
Building a Legacy
of Excellence
1998
Oaks Apartments
Seeing the opportunity on the north side of Sanford and capitalizing on the Highway 1 expansion and explosive growth of Wake County to the south, Carter and Buddy as The Keller Group, built their first project, The Oaks, over 400 apartment units off Hawkins Avenue. Sold in 2019, The Oaks was a long-hold and profitable asset.
2000-2006
-
The construction of several aircraft hangars and self-developed senior living facilities as Keller Group.
2007
Triangle Storage begins
Three storage facilities self-developed and built in Wake County. Sold in 2016 to a large mini-storage operator.
2009
Capital Bank
& Triangle Storage
2010
Carolina Commercial Contractors
Keller Group is rebranded at Carolina Commercial Contractors and builds the Capital Bank headquarters in Sanford, NC.
2011
Senior Living Facilities
Three independent senior living facilities are self-developed, built and owner operated across NC. Village Lake Inn in Siler City, Coventry House Inn of Oxford, and Coventry House Inn of Henderson.
2012
Amelia Station
Carolina Commercial Contractors begins construction on Amelia Station, a 216-unit multifamily project in Clayton, NC as the third-party General Contractor.
2015
South Park Village
Development and construction begins on South Park Village, a completely in-house multifamily project on the south side of Sanford,NC.
2017
Rampart Property Management
Rampart Property Management is born with managing member Susan Keller, operating The Oaks and South Park Village.
2018
Powell Place Project
Partnership begins with Holmes Companies for the Sanctuary at Powell Place project, an infill project of 264 multifamily units in Pittsboro, NC.
2019
Carolina Commercial
Cost Segregation
Under stewardship of Rampart, The Oaks is sold at a large gain. Carolina Commercial Cost Segregation is formed, with partner Paul Profio.
2020
South Park Village
Phase 2 of South Park Village begins.
2021
CCS & Local70
Carolina Commercial Sitework is formed and Lacy Oldham’s team joins the Keller Group family of companies A 165-acre tract is purchased with partner Holmes Legacy Partners, and the development of Mixed-Use Local70 begins.
2022
Powell Place
& Reeves Farm Pittsboro
Sale of Sanctuary at Powell Place at the peak of the multifamily sales market, resulting in a very successful project exit. The land for Reeves Farm Pittsboro is purchased in a partnership with Holmes Legacy Partners. The development and planning process begins for the 500-acre tract.
2024
Symphony Park
& Dunmore Senior Living
The construction of Symphony Park in Huntersville, NC. Carolina Commercial Conractors largest third party project by cost to date at almost $100M. Dunmore Senior Living is created to manage the portfolio of independent and assisted living communities.
2025
Today
Multiple third party and self-development projects ongoing across the state of NC.
The Building Blocks of Our History.
Founded in 1998 in Sanford, North Carolina, The Keller Group began with the development of the Oaks Apartments—a 300-unit community that capitalized on growing regional connectivity. Led by the father-and-son team of Buddy and Carter Keller, this project set the tone for a long-standing commitment to strategic development and high-quality construction.
Leveraging Buddy Keller’s background in nursing home operations, The Keller Group expanded into the senior living sector, developing several facilities across Siler City, Zebulon, Oxford, and Henderson. These early ventures laid the groundwork for the company’s legacy in specialized construction, blending practical experience with thoughtful design and operational insight.
Over the years, The Keller Group diversified into self-storage (via Triangle Storage, LLC), rebranded its construction arm as Carolina Commercial Contractors in 2010, and launched multiple divisions to support continued growth: Rampart Property Management (2016), Carolina Commercial Cost Segregation (2019), and Carolina Commercial Sitework (2020). Each move reinforced the Group’s ability to lead across the entire development lifecycle.
From its first apartment community to a diversified portfolio of companies, The Keller Group’s history is one of steady growth, enduring relationships, and a commitment to serving the communities they help build.
COMMUNITY IMPACT.
With deep roots in their community, the Keller family has invested in public service since its genesis.
From leading the development of the Raleigh Executive Jetport to serving on boards like the Lee County Airport Authority, the Sanford Growth Alliance, the Lee County Education Foundation, First Health of the Carolinas, and the Golden LEAF Foundation, their impact extends well beyond construction.
A true legacy of service, built over decades.
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With decades of experience, strong roots, and trusted relationships, Keller Group is ready to help move what matters.
Whether you’re exploring an idea, starting a conversation, or building something new, let’s connect.
Begin with Roots.
Build What’s Next.
With decades of experience, strong roots, and trusted relationships,
Keller Group is ready to help move what matters.
Whether you’re exploring an idea, starting a conversation,
or building something new, let’s connect.