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Hoffmann Family of Companies buys Champion Coach

Greenville-based Champion Coach, which provides team transportation for college and professional sports teams, has been acquired by Hoffmann Family of Companies.

Hoffmann Family of Companies, a family-owned private equity firm, has acquired Champion Coach, according to a news release. The company will become part of Hoffmann's Aviation & Transportation vertical.

Champion Coach was founded in 1998 by Craig and Hazel Dance and is headquartered in Greenville at 145 Ben Hamby Lane. It provides motorcoaches and Mercedes Sprinter vans to teams including the Dallas Cowboys, New York Yankees and Clemson University, and offers custom vehicle wraps. CEO Craig Dance said the company would keep its commitment to clients and staff under Hoffmann.

Deal facts

Target
Champion Coach
Business
Greenville, South Carolina-based provider of motorcoach and van transportation for sports teams, founded in 1998 by Craig and Hazel Dance
Buyer
Hoffmann Family of Companies
Seller
Craig and Hazel Dance
Deal type
Platform
Headquarters
Greenville
Status
Completed
Announced
Monday, November 2, 2026

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