DIRECTOR, TAYLOR MORRISON
WHY: Longtime building exec who rebuilt Newport Beach’s William Lyon Homes into one of West Coast’s top builders over last decade, then sold firm for $2.5B this year, creating fifth-largest homebuilder in U.S.
RECENT: Joined board of Scottsdale builder after its acquisition of William Lyon Homes in February. Former CEO, executive chairman of Newport Beach builder, among other positions. Son of late founder, Gen. William Lyon.
OC LEADER BOARD, JUNE 1: “My father, Gen. William Lyon, led an achievement filled life, rising to levels in the U.S. Air Force and business that few have ever accomplished. He was in some ways larger than life even though for those who knew him, he was very human.”
