Former Lennar Co-CEO Rick Beckwitt Joins Dream Finders Homes as Co-Chairman of the Board

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The Jacksonville, Florida-based builder Dream Finders Homes Inc. announced the appointment of Rick Beckwitt its board of directors and installation as co-chairman of the board alongside the founder and CEO Patrick Zalupski.

Beckwitt most recently served as co-CEO and co-president of Lennar Corp. (NYSE: LEN) before retiring in 2023. Earlier in his career, he held various executive and operating roles at DR Horton Inc. (NYSE: DHI), including president, and founded EVP Capital LP, a venture capital and real estate advisory firm.

Beckwitt currently serves on the boards of Eagle Materials Inc. (NYSE: EXP), Ferguson Enterprises Inc. (NYSE: FERG) and Weyerhaeuser Company (NYSE: WY).

Zalupski, who previously held the chairman position and is now co-chairman, stated, “We are excited to welcome Rick as my co-chairman of Dream Finders’ board of directors. Rick’s exceptional homebuilding leadership and strategic operating experience further strengthens our Board as we continue executing our long-term growth strategy. His experience, leadership and perspectives will be tremendous assets to Dream Finders and our shareholders.”

Beckwitt added, “I am pleased to join the board of Dream Finders Homes. I have admired the company’s asset-light business model, disciplined approach to growth and entrepreneurial culture. I welcome the opportunity to bring my industry experience to help guide the company as it builds on its strong foundation and executes its next chapter of growth.”

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