William Lyon Homes, Newport Beach, Calif. is expanding its Texas operations by entering the Houston market.
Jennifer Keller, a home building and development veteran and a Houston resident for 26 years, has joined the William Lyon Homes team and will serve as the new Houston Division president.
Matthew R. Zaist, president and CEO, said, “We believe that the Houston market with its strong economy and relative affordability, support strong long-term fundamentals that are consistent with our company’s growth strategy. We are thrilled to welcome Jennifer. We believe her extensive knowledge of the Houston market along with her winning track record and stellar reputation, will give us the right leadership to create an excellent organic growth platform.”
Throughout her home building career, Keller has gained experience in land acquisition, land development, market analysis, financial analysis, product strategy, land development engineering, and water resources engineering. Before joining William Lyon Homes, Keller was president and COO at Land Tejas, one of the Houston area’s most prolific developers of master-planned communities, and previously was senior vp of the Houston Division of KB Home.
Zaist concluded, “Houston is a desirable residential market, yet it continues to be challenged in meeting the demand for the entry-level and first-time buyer segments. William Lyon Homes’ entrepreneurial spirit and solid homebuilding reputation, coupled with Jennifer’s talent, will allow us to serve home buyers with a high-quality product and an excellent homeownership experience.”
