Here, our Leaders know the importance of forever improving and believe in elevating the lives of those around them through their actions and servant leadership styles. With their support, Team Members are provided with the right knowledge and a caring workplace to thrive and shine. When our Team Members are happy and loyal, that leads to happy and loyal Customers, which ultimately leads to the ability to further Our Purpose of Building Dreams, Enhancing Lives.

David Weekley, Chairman

David Weekley, Chairman of David Weekley Homes

David Weekley, Chairman

In 1976, 23-year-old David Weekley started his own home building company. Today, the company has sold more than 120,000 homes and expanded to 19 markets across the nation.

As a result of his progressive management methodologies where people are the primary focus of the organization, the company has been named to Fortune magazine's list of 100 Best Companies to Work For 18 times. David has also received recognition for his leadership talents and many community outreach efforts in addition to building innovative, high-quality homes.

David earned degrees in Economics and Geology from San Antonio’s Trinity University. He and his wife, Bonnie, have three children and eight grandchildren.

Jay Brown, Chief Executive Officer

Since 2018, Jay Brown has served on the David Weekley Homes Board of Directors before joining the Team as CEO in 2024. Previously, he was CFO and then CEO of Crown Castle, leading the S&P 500 company to double in size while fostering a high-performance and people-oriented culture. As CEO at Crown Castle, his priority and passion was employee engagement and satisfaction. Jay championed numerous growth and change initiatives while cultivating a culture of transparency and trust. This approach ignited innovation, driving substantial organizational growth and the development of leading-edge business capabilities.

Jay serves on several boards, including Baylor University, his alma mater, Baker Institute at Rice University and Baylor College of Medicine. Married to wife Ashley, they have six children. The Browns are devoted to faith and service and enjoy outdoor activities together.

Jay Brown, Chief Executive Officer

Jay Brown, Chief Executive Officer of David Weekley Homes

Chris Weekley, President and Vice Chairman

Chris Weekley, President of David Weekley Homes

Chris Weekley, President and Vice Chairman

In his role as President at David Weekley Homes, Chris Weekley leverages his expertise in innovation and developer relationships to effectively position the company for growth and expansion. He began his journey with David Weekley Homes in 2007 as a Builder, and then Sales Consultant, for the Austin Division. After transitioning to Houston, Chris worked as a Project Manager, Division President, Vice President of Central Living and Innovation, Senior Vice President and Executive Vice President.

Chris earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Vanderbilt University and a Master of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship from The Acton School of Business. When he is not at work, he can be found spending time with his wife, Sarah, and their five children.

Ladd Fargo, Chief Operating Officer

Ladd Fargo, Chief Operating Officer with David Weekley Homes, oversees all division operations for the company. Ladd joined David Weekley Homes in 2004 and carries with him nearly 30 years of home building experience. Influenced by his father’s experience in real estate and residential development, he began his home building career as a builder in 1994. During his tenure with Weekley, Ladd has been awarded Division of the Year as Division President in San Antonio along with Division of the Year as Area President in Dallas.

A native Houstonian, Ladd attended Texas State University and graduated with a finance degree. He is married and has three children, with whom he spends a great deal of time supporting in their various activities. He also enjoys his time outdoors hunting and fishing.

Ladd Fargo, Chief Operating Officer

Ladd Fargo, Chief Operating Officer of David Weekley Homes

Joe Rentfro, Chief Strategy Officer

Joe Rentfro, Chief Strategy Officer of David Weekley Homes

Joe Rentfro, Chief Strategy Officer

Joe Rentfro joined David Weekley Homes in 2006 and has held several positions, including Senior Builder, Project Manager and Division President and Area President for the Houston Division. He began his career after college working as a sales manager but made the switch to home building after going through the building process with David Weekley Homes and enjoying the experience. In his role as Chief Strategy Officer, Joe oversees the company's five key growth goals, aligning them with our Brand Promise and operational objectives to ensure long-term success. Joe guides the strategic initiatives to complement and enhance the goals of our various teams while positioning the company for sustained growth.

Originally from Tomball, Texas, Joe graduated from Texas State University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing. Along with his wife, Ursula, Joe enjoys spending time outdoors and watching his two children, Cole and Reid, play sports.


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