# Dell Loy Hansen

> Dell Loy Hansen is an American real estate developer, founder and CEO of Wasatch Group, philanthropist and rare-coin collector based in Logan, Utah. He founded Wasatch Property Management in 1988, formerly owned Real Salt Lake, and founded Hansen Ukrainian Mission to support displaced Ukrainians with housing and community projects.

- **Role:** Founder & CEO at Wasatch Group
- **Organizations:** Wasatch Group, Wasatch Property Management, Hansen Ukrainian Mission, Dell Loy Hansen Family Foundation, David Lawrence Rare Coins, Real Salt Lake (former owner)
- **From:** Salina, United States
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in political science, Utah State University
- **Known for:** Built Wasatch from apartment acquisitions into a diversified property and investment group., 2015 Distinguished Executive Alumnus, Utah State University Huntsman School., Financed housing and community projects for internally displaced Ukrainians.

## Career timeline

- **1988** — Closed his homebuilding business and co-founded Wasatch Property Management.
- **2002** — Hansen Scholars Program funding began at Utah State University.
- **2009** — Became a minority owner of Real Salt Lake.
- **2013** — Bought Dave Checketts’s remaining stake in Real Salt Lake.
- **2015** — Named Distinguished Executive Alumnus by the Huntsman School.
- **2018** — Acquired the Mickley-Hawn-Queller 1804 dollar for $2.64 million.
- **2020** — Announced sale process for Utah Soccer Holdings following allegations of racist remarks and an MLS investigation.
- **2022** — MLS approved Real Salt Lake sale in January; first Ukraine visit followed in May.
- **2023** — Established Hansen Ukrainian Mission and presented housing plans to President Zelenskyy.
- **2025** — EBRD approved a facility of up to €100 million supporting his affordable-housing platform.

## Achievements

- Built Wasatch from apartment acquisitions into a diversified property and investment group.
- 2015 Distinguished Executive Alumnus, Utah State University Huntsman School.
- Financed housing and community projects for internally displaced Ukrainians.
- Assembled the D.L. Hansen Collection with John Brush and David Lawrence Rare Coins.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Senator John Curtis discussed visiting Hansen Village during a Senate-floor colloquy on Ukraine.
- **2025-12** — EBRD approved the Hansen Affordable Housing project on December 3; the facility is up to €100 million, with €7.1 million initially committed for 182 homes.

## Links

- Website: https://www.wasatchgroup.com/our-founder/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dell-loy-hansen-36177a20

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Last updated: 2026-10-24