LOS ANGELES, CA – June 1, 2020 – Scott Ouellette, a 34-year veteran
of the homebuilding industry and one of Southern California’s most skilled property
negotiators, has recently been promoted to Senior Vice President of Land Acquisition
and Chief Financial Officer at Williams Homes.
“Scott is tenaciously self-driven, and I am always impressed
with his ability to lead a team in an ever-changing environment while
maintaining focus on the company’s fiscal goals,” says Lance Williams, chairman
and CEO of Williams Homes. “We need someone with Scott’s drive and talent to
meet the ambitious objectives that we have laid out for the next five years.”
Ouellette has worked for Williams Homes since 2014 in varying
capacities. Most recently, he held the
post of vice president of business development where he brought together land
and capital to fuel the company’s growth plans.
He has an extensive background in business finance, financial planning,
and strategic analysis, as well as a deep appreciation for new home
construction and its unique position to affect the local economy.
"I cannot imagine a more exciting time for Williams
Homes,” Ouellette says. “We are expanding into both existing and new markets, enhancing
product options and price points, and inventory management practices across all
regional divisions. My goal is to
seamlessly bring together land and capital to continue to grow Williams Homes
as one of the largest, privately held homebuilders in the Western United States.”
Williams Homes now sits in seventh
position as Los Angeles’ top developer for residential homes according to the
Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2019 rankings by number of units sold in the county.
In his new role, Ouellette will provide vision and leadership
for achieving strategic goals and financial objectives. He will also drive new business opportunities including
land acquisition and development, new products, and expansion in new regional
markets.
“Currently, we are constructing new home communities
throughout Los Angeles, Ventura, and the Central Coast of California,” he adds. “In 2020, Williams Homes will bring nearly 300 new residences to
homebuyers throughout these regions, as well as communities now selling in our
out-of-state operations.” While Williams’ strategic focus remains core to
California markets, Ouellette says the company is also looking for continued
expansion into select western states including Montana, Idaho and any other
states within a two-hour flight of corporate headquarters.
Ouellette’s years of industry experience in both financial
and executive roles include time with Larwin Company, Richmond American, KB
Home, and iStar Financial. He is a graduate of Cal State Fullerton with a BA in
business administration, is a Certified Public Accountant, and a licensed real
estate broker. He is an active member of
the California Building Industry Association, serving in various leadership and
support roles.
About Williams Homes
Williams Homes is a residential homebuilder based
in Los Angeles, California that specializes in building high-quality new homes
for families. Founded in 1997, the
privately-owned company has built thousands of homes throughout California
during the last two decades and has recently begun out-of-state operations in
Montana and Idaho. Committed to insightful design and superior craftsmanship,
Williams Homes continues to set a new standard in homebuilding and ultimately,
the customer experience. For more information, visit www.williamshomes.com.