Industry Icon and D.R. Horton Founder Don R. Horton Dies at Age 74
Executive vice chairman David V. Auld will step in to fill the role of executive chairman of D.R. Horton, the nation's largest home builder
May 20, 2024
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Donald R. Horton, the founder of home building company D.R. Horton, has died.
D.R. Horton, one of the nation’s largest home building companies, which ranked No. 1 on Pro Builder's 2023 Housing Giants list, recently announced the death of its founder, Donald R. Horton. Horton, age 74, served as chairman of D.R. Horton since it was formed in 1991 and as president and CEO from July 1991 until November 1998. Under his leadership, the home building company closed more than 1 million homes and grew its operations to encompass 119 markets in 33 states. Effective immediately, David V. Auld, the company’s executive vice chairman, will fill Horton’s role as executive chairman.
“It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my friend and our Company’s iconic founder and Chairman, Don (“DR”) Horton. Throughout the Company’s 46-year existence, he worked tirelessly to build a national homebuilding operation with a strong company culture, and the impact of his personal involvement with our team of operators across the United States has contributed immeasurable value to our company and people,” Auld said. Read more
