David Weekley, Chairman

In 1976, 23-year-old David Weekley started his own home building company. Today, the company has sold more than 125,000 homes and expanded to 19 markets across the nation.

As a result of his progressive management methodologies where people are the primary focus of the organization, the company has been named to Fortune magazine's list of 100 Best Companies to Work For 19 times. David has also received recognition for his leadership talents and many community outreach efforts in addition to building innovative, high-quality homes.

David earned degrees in economics and geology from San Antonio’s Trinity University. He and his wife, Bonnie, have three children and eight grandchildren.

Jay Brown, Chief Executive Officer

Since 2018, Jay Brown has served on the David Weekley Homes Board of Directors before joining the Team as CEO in 2024. Previously, he was CFO and then CEO of Crown Castle, leading the S&P 500 company to double in size while fostering a high-performance and people-oriented culture. As CEO at Crown Castle, his priority and passion was employee engagement and satisfaction. Jay championed numerous growth and change initiatives while cultivating a culture of transparency and trust. This approach ignited innovation, driving substantial organizational growth and the development of leading-edge business capabilities.

Jay serves on several boards, including Baylor University, his alma mater, Baker Institute at Rice University and Baylor College of Medicine. Married to wife Ashley, they have six children. The Browns are devoted to faith and service and enjoy outdoor activities together.

Chris Weekley, President and Vice Chairman

In his role as President and Vice Chairman at David Weekley Homes, Chris Weekley leverages his expertise in innovation, developer relationships, and land to effectively position the company for growth and expansion. He began his journey with David Weekley Homes in 2007 as a Builder and Sales Consultant in Austin before relocating to Houston. Since then, he has advanced into senior leadership roles including Division President, Vice President of Central Living and Innovation, and Executive Vice President.

Chris earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Vanderbilt University and a Master of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship from The Acton School of Business. When he is not at work, he can be found spending time with his five children.

Ladd Fargo, Chief Operating Officer

Ladd Fargo, Chief Operating Officer with David Weekley Homes, oversees all division operations for the company. Ladd joined David Weekley Homes in 2004 and carries with him more than 30 years of home building experience. Influenced by his father’s experience in real estate and residential development, he began his home building career as a builder in 1994. During his tenure with Weekley, Ladd has been awarded Division of the Year as Division President in San Antonio along with Division of the Year as Area President in Dallas.

A native Houstonian, Ladd attended Texas State University and graduated with a finance degree. He is married and has three children, with whom he spends a great deal of time supporting in their various activities. He also enjoys his time outdoors hunting and fishing.

Heather Humphrey, Chief Financial Officer

Since joining David Weekley Homes in 1993, Heather Humphrey has served in several leadership roles that have shaped the company’s financial and technological direction. As Chief Financial Officer, she leads the Accounting and Finance Team and oversees financial planning, cash flow and capital management. Her previous role as Chief Information Officer focused on using technology to strengthen operational efficiency and support sustainable growth.

A Southern California native, Heather graduated summa cum laude from the University of Redlands with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting with a concentration in Computer Science. She is also a Certified Public Accountant. Faith and community play an important role in her life, and she is actively involved in the church. Heather and her husband, Mike, enjoy traveling, football, fellowship with friends, and time with their daughter and grandchildren.

Joe Rentfro, Chief Strategy Officer

Joe Rentfro joined David Weekley Homes in 2006 and has held several positions, including Senior Builder, Project Manager and Division President and Area President for the Houston Division. He began his career after college working as a sales manager but made the switch to home building after going through the building process with David Weekley Homes and enjoying the experience. In his role as Chief Strategy Officer, Joe oversees the company's five key growth goals, aligning them with our Brand Promise and operational objectives to ensure long-term success. Joe guides the strategic initiatives to complement and enhance the goals of our various Teams while positioning the company for sustained growth.

Originally from Tomball, Texas, Joe graduated from Texas State University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in marketing. Along with his wife, Ursula, Joe enjoys spending time outdoors and watching his two children, Cole and Reid, play sports.