San Ramon, Calif. (March 21, 2023) — Trumark Companies today announced that Colin Severn has joined the organization as Chief Financial Officer. He has more than 25 years of experience in finance and accounting including executive roles at prominent real estate companies.

“Colin brings a wealth of expertise in financial strategy and planning to Trumark Homes, along with a deep understanding of the real estate and homebuilding industries,” said Michael Maples, Principal and Co-Founder of Trumark Companies. “His financial acumen and industry knowledge will be invaluable to help drive our long-term growth strategy.”

Severn is a seasoned executive having served both public and private companies, including 16 years at William Lyon Homes where he held the role of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for more than a decade. During that time, he was an integral part of leading the company through M&A transactions, corresponding integration and assemblage of nine operating divisions, syndicated financing, and an IPO, while the company grew from annual revenues of $200 million to over $2 billion. He has also held roles at Standard Pacific Homes and Ernst & Young.

“I have long admired Trumark Homes and Michael and Gregg’s reputation for excellence in the industry,” Severn said. “I am excited to join the team at a time of strategic growth to contribute to the expansion of the company in Northern and Southern California, Colorado, and other markets and to help secure its position as a leading homebuilder in the U.S. well into the future.”

Severn holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from California State University, Fullerton, and is a board member of several nonprofit organizations. He will split his time between Trumark’s San Ramon and Newport Beach offices.

With more than 30 years of trusted experience and recognition as 2019 Developer of the Year by Builder and Developer and 2018 Builder of the Year by Professional Builder, the Trumark Group of Companies is a diversified real estate developer and builder that includes: Trumark Communities, a master-planned community developer; Trumark Homes, a next-generation homebuilder; Trumark Commercial, which builds, leases and sells commercial buildings; and Trumark Urban, a vertically integrated residential developer focused on core urban neighborhoods. In 2020, Trumark Homes entered into an agreement with Japan-based Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd., who acquired a majority interest in Trumark, providing resources for accelerating the growth of the company. www.trumarkco.com