Trumark Companies Appoints Steve Kalmbach as First Chief Operating Officer to Drive Western U.S. Expansion

Trumark Companies announced that Steve Kalmbach has joined the company as its first Chief Operating Officer, a senior executive role created to further support Trumark's vision of becoming the dominant regional homebuilder in the Western U.S. Kalmbach, who started his new role on October 27, will have executive oversight of M&A activities and operations for the company's four divisions – Northern, Central and Southern California, and Colorado.

Gregg Nelson and Michael Maples, co-founders and co-CEOs of Trumark Companies, emphasized the strategic importance of this appointment, stating that adding a Chief Operating Officer to their executive team at this moment is essential to drive growth and sustain operational excellence across the company. They expressed enthusiasm about having someone with Kalmbach's pedigree and passion to lead operations and the vital M&A work the company is pursuing for the future.

Kalmbach brings more than 30 years of real estate industry experience to the position, spanning residential, industrial, retail, and mixed-use development. He has held senior leadership roles in the industry for more than two decades, most notably as Northern California Division President for PulteGroup for 18 years, where he was instrumental in facilitating the sales and construction of almost 12,000 homes and delivering over $10 billion in revenue. Under his leadership, Pulte became the Bay Area's largest builder of attached housing. Most recently, he served as President of Thomas James Homes in Southern California.

The appointment comes at a critical juncture for Trumark Companies as it seeks to expand its footprint across the Western United States. Kalmbach's extensive background in both operational management and strategic acquisitions positions him to significantly impact the company's growth trajectory. His educational credentials include a Master of Business Administration in Finance from the Anderson School at University of California, Los Angeles and a bachelor's degree in political science from the same university.

Kalmbach's industry recognition includes induction into the California Homebuilding Foundation Hall of Fame in 2021, and he has served on the Board of several industry organizations including California Building Industry Association (CBIA), BIA Bay Area, and HomeAid of Northern California. He was also a multi-year advisor for Rebuilding Together Oakland. Kalmbach expressed that joining Trumark Companies and working alongside the talented team represents a dream opportunity at this stage of his career, noting the company's reputation for integrity and values under the leadership of co-founders Michael Maples and Gregg Nelson. For more information about Trumark Companies, visit https://trumarkhomes.com.