Doug Bauer, Tom Mitchell, and Mike Grubbs
FOUNDERS, TRI POINTE GROUP
Innovation:
Leveraging local markets to understand buyer needs.
Vision:
In 2009, Bauer, Mitchell, and Grubbs wanted to redesign housing for the future. Their strategy was to leverage local markets like retailers do to understand buyers’ needs, not have legacy land issues, and strengthen their operations.
Economics:
TRI Pointe is one of the top 10 U.S. public home builders. Its new model has delivered 4,350 homes and has 117 active communities.
