CEO, TRI Pointe Group
WHY: Runs the largest homebuilder based in Orange County. One of country’s top 10 builders by sales; market value of about $2B.
RECENT: Company went national in 2014, with $2.8B acquisition of another firm’s collection of builders. Now looking to expand again through M&A, with new exec position focused on similar transactions.
NOTABLE: Company started in 2009 during last recession; Bauer and other execs previously with William Lyon Homes.
FUN FACT: Triathlete; daughter Maddie a pro soccer player.
