REAL ESTATE
{ HOMEBUILDERS } DOUG FULTON CEO Fulton Homes fultonhomes.com
Fulton was named CEO in August 2007 and leads Arizona’s largest family owned and operated homebuilder. Fulton Homes primarily builds midpriced to high-end homes and has built more than 60 communities in the Phoenix area, most of which are located in the East Valley. The largest community built by Fulton is Fulton Ranch in Chandler, which is still being expanded. Fulton Homes has contributed more than $300 million to Arizona’s schools, communities and children. Business advice: “I hire people who I don’t have to go around wiping their nose. I make it very clear to everyone that this is where we’re going, get them to buy into it, to understand it and treat them with respect.” Surprising fact: “I have been a special deputy with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office.”
JOHN CHADWICK
STEVEN HILTON
President, Southwest area Pulte Homes
Chadwick is Southwest area president for Pulte Homes, the largest homebuilder in the nation and one of the largest in Phoenix and Tucson. The company’s homebuilding business includes the acquisition and development of land primarily for residential purposes within the U.S. and the construction of housing on such land. Toughest challenge: Despite difficulties in market conditions, Pulte still performs at or near the top of the industry. That’s because our strategy remained the same – providing high-quality products, providing buyers with affordable housing options and maintaining a strong commitment to customer satisfaction. Those are the things that make the greatest difference in the long term – a willingness to stick to strategies.“
Chairman and CEO Meritage Homes Corporation meritagehomes.com Hilton co-founded and has led Meritage Homes for the last 30 years. Meritage builds homes in 19 markets and nine states across the U. S. and has delivered almost 90,000 homes since it was founded. Meritage is the eighth-largest public homebuilder in the U.S. Hilton is recognized as an entrepreneur and for his leadership in energy-efficient homebuilding. Toughest challenge: “Navigating my company and myself through the biggest real estate meltdown of all-time. I never lost my faith and always stayed mentally strong and true to my beliefs.” Surprising fact: “Before I became a builder, I was a student, dishwasher, busboy, waiter, horse stall cleaner, house boy, forklift operator, aircraft re-fueler, cake salesman and a beer rep.”
DON MURPHY Division president Shea Homes sheahomes.com
Shea Homes hired Murphy as the new division president in February 2015. Murphy originally joined Shea Homes Active Adult in February 2002, where he acquired $1.4 billion worth of property and 14,000 home sites during his tenure. He lived in Arizona and held various positions including vice president of acquisitions and also served as interim area vice president for the division’s northern California operations. In 2005, Murphy was selected to lead the Sacramento division and was successful establishing Shea Homes there. Murphy holds a bachelor’s degree from the School of Journalism at the University of Oregon and an MBA from Arizona State University. Shea Homes is America’s largest privately owned new homebuilder, primarily building mid-priced to high-end homes.
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SHERYL PALMER
President and CEO Taylor Morrison Home Corporation taylormorrison.com Palmer has overseen a highly experienced leadership team in several key national homebuilding markets. With more than 25 years of handson building experience, including leadership in land acquisition, sales and marketing, development and operations management, Palmer has been able to lead Taylor Morrison into the top ranks of America’s largest public homebuilders, following the company’s IPO in 2013. Toughest challenge: “Overcoming what was potentially a lifethreatening health issue and maintaining perspective on what’s important.” Surprising fact: “I started my career at McDonald’s and the high point was being the ‘Hamburglar’ and popping out of Ray Kroc’s birthday cake at the (San Diego) Padres’ stadium.”