Cleveland, Ohio — Drees Homes, an award-winning national home builder, is pleased to announce the promotion of Chris Bunge to Division President for the Cleveland market. In this role, Bunge will oversee land acquisition, construction, sales, marketing and financial performance, ensuring the division operates to the company’s high standards while also fostering a strong team culture.
Bunge began his career with Drees in 2014 as a Customer Care Representative. Over the years, he has also held other key roles at the company, including Builder and General Manager of Elevate by Drees Homes, the company’s buildon-your-lot division. Prior to joining Drees, Bunge owned CB Construction and worked for Final Touch Construction.
Midwest Regional President Steve Tuckerman shared, “In recent years, Elevate by Drees Homes experienced significant growth in both scale and profitability under Chris’s leadership.” Tuckerman also highlighted Bunge’s consistent contributions and performance as key drivers in Cleveland’s recent “Green Sweep” of the company’s key measurements.
“I’m excited for the challenge,” Bunge shared. “This role gives me the opportunity to listen, learn and collaborate with talented people. I believe in what we’re building here in the Cleveland area and am grateful for the trust placed in me.”
Bunge embarks on this new role at a time in which Drees is poised for expansion. As Drees Homes counts down to its 100th anniversary in 2028, it is focused on its Centennial Strategic Plan, aimed at growing the company nationwide as well as continuing to provide an exceptional homebuyer experience. With homes ranging from the $400s to over $1 million across Northeast Ohio—including communities like Fieldstone in Avon, Market Highlands townhomes in Brunswick and Spring Hill in Green—Drees offers a diverse mix of townhomes and single-family homes designed to meet the needs of buyers throughout the region.
About Drees Homes
Family-owned and operated for over 95 years, Drees Homes has been recognized as a leader in the industry, earning the title of "America's Best Builder" (twice) from Builder Magazine, "National Builder of the Year" from Professional Builder Magazine, as well as the "National Housing Quality Award" from the National Association of Home Builders.In recent years, the company has become a four-time U.S. Best Managed Company, a program sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal. Drees Homes has also been certified as a Great Place To Work and is highly ranked on the Fortune 2025 Best Workplaces in Construction list. Headquartered in Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky, Drees operates in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Nashville, Raleigh, Washington DC, Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio, and currently offers single-family homes, townhomes and estate homes. Homes range from the high $200s to $2 million+. For more information, visit dreeshomes.com.