Built to Own. Built to Last.
Hankins Holdings LLC is a privately held operating and acquisitions company. We are not a fund. We are owners — and we think in decades.
19
Years of Building & Growing
2007
Year Founded
Cory L. Hankins
Managing Partner & Founder
B.S. Business, Arizona State University
Cory L. Hankins is an entrepreneur and business executive serving as the Managing Partner of Hankins Holdings LLC, a diversified private operating and acquisitions company focused on building, acquiring, and growing businesses across multiple industries. Known for his strategic vision, disciplined leadership, and commitment to long-term value creation, Cory has spent his career identifying opportunities, scaling organizations, and developing businesses that are positioned for sustainable success.
Under his leadership, Hankins Holdings has grown into a dynamic portfolio of operating companies throughout the southeastern United States. With experience spanning entrepreneurship, business development, acquisitions, operations, branding, and real estate, Cory has successfully launched, acquired, and led numerous ventures while fostering a culture rooted in integrity, innovation, accountability, and exceptional customer experience.
Cory earned his Bachelor of Science in Business from Arizona State University and completed undergraduate studies in Psychology, providing him with a unique perspective that combines analytical decision-making with a deep understanding of leadership, organizational behavior, and human relationships. This multidisciplinary foundation has shaped his approach to building high-performing teams, cultivating strategic partnerships, and navigating an ever-evolving business landscape.
Throughout his career, Cory has been recognized as a trusted voice in entrepreneurship and business leadership. His insights and work have been featured by national and regional publications including The New York Times, Fortune, The Arizona Republic, Entrepreneur, AARP, The High Point Enterprise, The Greensboro News & Record, Stroll Emerywood, The Scout Guide, and numerous other media outlets.
Beyond business, Cory is passionate about travel, architecture, photography, and discovering the people and places that inspire creativity and innovation. His photography portfolio reflects years of capturing landscapes, architecture, editorial imagery, and commercial work from destinations around the world.
At the center of Cory's life is a deep commitment to family, meaningful relationships, and the belief that lasting success is measured not only by business achievements, but by the positive impact made on others. He also shares his home with his beloved dogs — Tobias, Athena, Franklyn, Bentley, Theodore & Ari — who are an important part of his everyday life.
As Hankins Holdings continues to expand its portfolio and pursue new acquisition opportunities, Cory remains focused on building enduring companies, empowering exceptional teams, and creating lasting value for partners, clients, and the communities the company serves.
Core values that guide every decision.
Integrity
We do what we say. Every relationship — with partners, operators, and employees — is built on trust and transparency.
Disciplined Decision-Making
We are selective. We move deliberately. We acquire where we have conviction and hold through cycles.
Operational Excellence
We are hands-on owners who care deeply about how businesses are run, not just how they are valued.
Entrepreneurial Thinking
We approach every opportunity with the mindset of a founder — creative, resourceful, and focused on building something that lasts.
Long-Term Relationships
We measure success in decades. The relationships we build with operators, partners, and communities are meant to endure.