Founded in 1977, Charlie Conner started Chateau Development Company, a land holding and development company, which was ultimately incorporated in 1988. Chateau Development company constructed single family and multi-family dwellings, and developed single family lots in the State of Washington. Charlie lived and breathed the residential construction business since joining the family company of Conner Development upon graduation from grade school. He continued to work as a framer during college and upon graduation from the University of Washington assumed responsibility as a Superintendent. In 1985, he became a Construction Manager, responsible for the supervision of multiple projects.

In 1988, Chateau Development was incorporated. Charlie Conner also served as the General Manager of Conner Development. Long before Energy Star was mainstream, Chateau was a pioneer in applying recycling and conservation innovations to home building.

In 1997, Bill Conner retired. Conner Development and Chateau Development merged and all future projects were completed under the Conner Development name. Charlie purchased the company from his father in 2000. He is also President of The Conner Group, a brokerage firm dedicated to selling Conner homes and neighborhoods.

Michael Lorenz was appointed as the new president of Conner Homes. He succeeds Charlie Conner, who is stepping down as president. Charlie will work on special projects and act in an advisory role on community and home design. He will remain on the Conner Homes Board of Directors and continue as company ambassador.