PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE: PHM) announced today that Steve Francis has joined the company as president, Charlotte Division effective August 13, 2018. Francis will have full operational and financial responsibility for PulteGroup’s home building activities in the Greater Charlotte area.

Francis joins PulteGroup from Richmond American Homes, where he served as Division President for Northern California. He has also held roles with Fielding Homes in Charlotte and Raleigh, and with Standard Pacific Homes.

During his 10-year tenure with Standard Pacific Homes, Francis held various leadership positions in the Carolinas, including President for the Charlotte Division. Leveraging his strong financial and process orientation background, Francis played a vital role in positioning Standard Pacific as a top-five builder in both the Charlotte and Raleigh markets as well as creating an award-winning work environment.

“Steve has an outstanding track record in the home building industry, with an especially impressive level of achievement in the Charlotte market,” said Greg Huff, PulteGroup Southeast area president. “I’m confident his experience and capabilities, combined with those of the talented members of the PulteGroup team, will allow the Charlotte Division to capitalize on extraordinary opportunities in the coming months and years.”

Francis earned his B.A. in Accounting from Marshall University and his M.A. in Accounting from Virginia Tech.