Who We Are
Karen J. Hutton started HUTTON in 1998. Her father David Hutton’s fearless work ethic and her mother Jean-Marie’s humility have influenced Karen’s values and fueled her determination. Her contagious energy and competitive spirit have been key to building her companies, which was no easy task for a woman in what remains male-dominated industries.
Karen earned a business degree from the University of Alabama where she played on the women’s basketball team. After college Karen held positions as a leasing agent for Mall and Strip Center developers, then In 1998 Karen launched Hutton Construction, Real Estate and Development Company.
Huttons relationship with Dollar General got her foot in the door to compete for DG’s first ever preferred development program for its Texas roll out. One year and no approvals, but believing in the DG team and the importance of focusing and continue the drive, Huttons team continued to turn in opportunities. During the second year, Dollar General approved sites in 5 states and Hutton completed 178 developments in 3 years. Records were set at the time.
A Team for the Ages

Karen Hutton
President & CEO

Mike Dailey
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT

Pete Johnson
Senior Counsel

Aaron Breeden
EVP, HEAD OF CAPITAL MARKETS

BECKY JOHNS
Director of ACOUNTING

Brandy Chadwick
Vice President of Operations

DOUG KYLE
Chief Development Officer

Jonathan Renfroe
Vice President of Development
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Mike Deering
Chief Investment Officer

JOE UHLER
Director of Real Estate

Ben Harper
General Counsel

Emily Justice
Director of Finance and Treasury

Karen Hutton
President & CEO

Mike Dailey
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT

Pete Johnson
Senior Counsel

DOUG KYLE
Chief Development Officer

Brandy Chadwick
Vice President of Operations

JOE UHLER
Director of Real Estate
Let’s Talk

Aaron Breeden
EVP, HEAD OF CAPITAL MARKETS

BECKY JOHNS
Director of ACOUNTING

Jonathan Renfroe
Vice President of Development

Mike Deering
Chief Investment Officer

Emily Justice
Director of Finance and Treasury

Ben Harper
General Counsel

Karen Hutton
President & CEO

Aaron Breeden
EVP, HEAD OF CAPITAL MARKETS

DOUG KYLE
Chief Development Officer

Mike Deering
Chief Investment Officer

Ben Harper
General Counsel

Mike Dailey
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT

Jonathan Renfroe
Vice President of Development

JOE UHLER
Director of Real Estate

Emily Justice
Director of Finance and Treasury

Pete Johnson
Senior Counsel

BECKY JOHNS
Director of ACOUNTING

Brandy Chadwick
Vice President of Operations
Let’s Talk