FORT MITCHELL, Kentucky — Drees Homes, an award-winning national home builder, announced the retirement of a long-time contributor to the home building industry and the appointment of the organization’s newest regional president. After a remarkable 45-year career in the industry, including over 24 years with Drees, Dave Hausfeld is retiring from his role as Southeast Regional President. Stepping into this position is Randy Mickle, former Lennar Division President, who will be joining the Drees team to carry forward its legacy of excellence.
Hausfeld joined Drees Homes in 2000 following the acquisition of Zaring Homes, where he served as Division President. In his most recent role, he led operations for the company’s Southeast Region. Based in Raleigh, he has been recognized by the local Business Journal as one of the longest tenured home building executives in the area. His influence extends beyond his leadership at Drees, as he has made a significant impact on the industry by serving as President of the Homebuilders Association of Durham Orange & Chatham Counties, as well as a board member of the Homebuilders Association of Raleigh / Wake County.
As the newly appointed Southeast Regional President, Mickle will be headquartered at the Drees office in Nashville, his current place of residence. During his tenure as Lennar’s Division President in Nashville, he spearheaded an extraordinary growth phase, driving an impressive 300%+ increase in sales over just five years. Before making Nashville his home, he held the role of Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Lennar in the Indianapolis market.
“Randy comes to Drees with outstanding references, a wealth of sales expertise and a demonstrated ability to scale divisions successfully—all essential qualities as we work toward our ambitious goal of achieving at least 300 closings in each of our divisions by our 100th anniversary,” said Drees Homes President Tim Terrell.
“Joining Drees Homes, a company with a storied history and strong reputation, is an exciting milestone in my career. What truly stood out for me is the incredible tenure of its employees, many of whom have been with the company for decades. Their loyalty speaks volumes about the culture and leadership here,” Mickle shared. “Their legacy of quality craftsmanship, innovative design, home personalization and an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction deeply aligns with my own values. I look forward to providing more customers with the opportunity to bring their unique style to life in a dream home built by Drees,” he added.
Mickle joins 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 Strategy, aimed at growing the company nationwide as well as continuing to provide an exceptional homebuyer experience. Drees is currently ranked as the 39th largest home builder and the 19th largest private builder in the country.
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 2024 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.