Builder of the Year

The Delaware-based home builder puts nurturing and inspiring happiness first. Ultimately, financial success follows. | All images: courtesy Schell Brothers
The Delaware-based home builder puts nurturing and inspiring happiness first. Ultimately, financial success follows. | All images: courtesy Schell Brothers

Built on Happiness: Meet Pro Builder's 2023 Builder of the Year

Delaware-based Schell Brothers, our 2023 Builder of the Year, brings a refreshing approach to delivering homes and measuring success with an overriding mission of happiness
Dec. 12, 2023
Ever a work in progress, Schell Brothers' Heartbeat software is the hub for all aspects of the home builder's business. | All images: courtesy Schell Brothers
Ever a work in progress, Schell Brothers' Heartbeat software is the hub for all aspects of the home builder's business. | All images: courtesy Schell Brothers
Members of Schell Brothers' sales team take the time to connect with buyers and to understand homebuyers' needs. The ultimate goal: satisfied, happy customers who are true Schell fans. | All images: courtesy Schell Brothers
Members of Schell Brothers' sales team take the time to connect with buyers and to understand homebuyers' needs. The ultimate goal: satisfied, happy customers who are true Schell fans. | All images: courtesy Schell Brothers
Schell Brothers' branding efforts in the community include a café that serves up happiness seven days a week in Rehoboth Beach. | All images: courtesy Schell Brothers
Schell Brothers' branding efforts in the community include a café that serves up happiness seven days a week in Rehoboth Beach. | All images: courtesy Schell Brothers
At Schell Brothers, Pro Builder's 2023 Builder of the Year, happiness provides the underpinnings of the company's approach to business. | All images: courtesy Schell Brothers
At Schell Brothers, Pro Builder's 2023 Builder of the Year, happiness provides the underpinnings of the company's approach to business. | All images: courtesy Schell Brothers
Photo: Erik Ostling / dbphotoagency
Led by CEO Clark Ivory (first row, center), Ivory Homes’ leadership team has guided Utah’s largest private builder through economic downturns, multiyear mission trips, and into affordable housing. Front row, (L-R): Jair Almaraz, area manager, southern Utah; Analise Wilson, general counsel; Christine and Clark Ivory; David Zollinger, area manager, Utah County; Michael Parker, VP of strategy. Second row (L-R:) John Cahoon, area manager, Salt Lake and Wasatch Back; Chris Gamvroulas, president, Ivory Development; Jim Seaberg, president, Ivory Commercial; David Broadbent, COO; Ryan Tesch, CFO; and Cinda Taylor, design manager.
True Homes' culture—and the myriad results it reaps—should be a beacon for other home builders. | Photo: courtesy True Homes
True Homes' culture—and the myriad results it reaps—should be a beacon for other home builders. | Photo: courtesy True Homes
Photos: Robert Gallagher / dbphotoagency
The New Home Company senior management team
Gregg Nelson (left) and Mike Maples met while attending San Jose State University. The business school students initially started entitling and selling lots together and eventually co-founded Trumark Companies. (Photo: Jason Henry / dbphotoagency.com)
Gregg Nelson (left) And Mike Maples Met While Attending San Jose State University The Business School Students Initially Started Entitling And Selling Lots Together And Eventually Co Founded Trumark Companies (photo: Jason Henry / Dbphotoagency

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