Executive Officers

David V. Auld

Executive Chairman

Mr. Auld is Executive Chairman of the Board of D.R. Horton, a position he has held since May 2024 following the passing of the Company’s founder and chairman, Donald Horton. Previously, Mr. Auld was Executive Vice Chair of the Board from October 2023 to May 2024. He was President and Chief Executive Officer of D.R. Horton from October 2014 to October 2023. Mr. Auld was Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer from November 2013 until October 2014. He was Region President overseeing the Company’s homebuilding operations in Florida, North and South Carolina, Georgia and Alabama from 2005 to 2013. From 1988 to 2005, Mr. Auld served as the Division President of the Company’s Orlando Division. Prior to 1988, he worked for Texas American Bank and General Dynamics. Mr. Auld graduated from Texas Tech University in 1978 with a bachelor of business administration degree in accounting.

Paul J. Romanowski

President and Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Romanowski is President and Chief Executive Officer of D.R. Horton, positions he has held since October 2023. He was Executive Vice President and Co-Chief Operating Officer from October 2021 until October 2023. Mr. Romanowski served as a Region President overseeing the Company’s homebuilding operations in Florida from 2014 to 2021 and also over five Mid-Atlantic states from 2019 to 2021. From 1999 to 2014, he served as the Division President of the Company’s South Florida Division. Prior to 1999, he worked for Metrostudy and in land acquisition for another public homebuilder. Mr. Romanowski graduated from Butler University in 1992 with a bachelor of business administration degree in marketing.

Bill W. Wheat

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Wheat is Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of D.R. Horton, positions he has held since 2003. He was the Company’s Senior Vice President and Controller from 2000 until 2003, after joining the Company in 1998 as an Accounting Manager. Mr. Wheat also served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Company from October 2003 to January 2011. He began his career with Price Waterhouse LLP (now PricewaterhouseCoopers) and then worked at The Bombay Company in several financial and accounting roles prior to joining the Company. Mr. Wheat graduated from Baylor University in 1988 with a bachelor of business administration degree in accounting and finance.

Michael J. Murray

Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Mr. Murray is Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of D.R. Horton, positions he has held since October 2014. Mr. Murray served as Senior Vice President of Business Development from 2012 until October 2014. From 2004 to 2012, he served as the Company’s Vice President and Controller, after joining the Company in 2002 as the Director of Internal Audit. He began his career at Price Waterhouse LLP (now PricewaterhouseCoopers) and then worked at several other companies in finance and accounting roles prior to joining the Company. Mr. Murray graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington in 1988 with a bachelor of business administration degree in accounting.

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D.R. Horton is America's largest new home builder by volume. Since 1978, D.R. Horton has consistently delivered top-quality new homes to homebuyers across the nation. Our livable floor plans, energy efficient features and robust new home warranty demonstrate our commitment to excellence in construction. D.R. Horton new homes are built with unmatched efficiencies-all based on a philosophy from our founder, Donald R. Horton, of creating value every step of the way.