Drees Homes, an award-winning national home builder, announced the appointment of their newest Division President. With more than two decades in the home building industry, Dan Zalinsky steps into a key leadership role that is responsible for guiding Drees operations across Northeast Florida. Zalinsky joins Drees with over two decades of experience in the home building industry, having held significant roles at companies such as Toll Brothers, K. Hovnanian Homes, Ryan Homes, and most recently, Dream Finders Homes.
Southeast Regional President Dave Hausfeld expressed his enthusiasm about Dan’s appointment, highlighting his deep understanding of the importance of company culture. “Dan continuously emphasized his interest in the Drees culture and his commitment to growing the Jacksonville division while maintaining a strong focus on customer satisfaction,” said Hausfeld.
Zalinsky joins the Drees team at a time in which the company is poised for expansion. As Drees Homes counts down to its 100th anniversary in 2028, the company will be focused on its Centennial Strategy, aimed at growing operations, both nationwide and locally, as well as continuing to enhance the homebuyer experience.
Zalinsky’s professional goal is to expand the Jacksonville division to over 300 homes by 2028, driven by his determination and focus. “I define myself as a ‘servant leader,’ which means my leadership is based on collaboration, empathy, customer-centricity, integrity and building trust with my team. I look forward to expanding upon the foundation the talented Drees team already has in place and helping lead the division to historic heights,” Zalinsky stated.
Drees Homes currently offers single-family homes spanning the Northeast Florida area. Homes begin in the $400s and range to $800+. Their newest offerings just launched at one of St. Augustine’s most beloved, established neighborhoods, The Landing in Olde Florida, with homes starting in the $500s. At this time, Drees Homes is offering flexible financing and great rate offers for qualified homebuyers.
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 three-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 appeared on the Fortune 2024 Best Workplaces in Construction, Best Small and Medium Workplaces, Best Workplaces for Millennials lists. Headquartered in Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky, Drees operates in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Nashville, Raleigh, Washington DC, Austin, Dallas and Houston, and currently offers condos, townhomes, single-family homes and estate homes. For more information, visit dreeshomes.com.
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