October 2, 2025

Chris Bunge Appointed Division President for Drees Homes in Cleveland

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Drees Homes has appointed Chris Bunge as the division president for its Cleveland market as part of its strategic growth plan ahead of a centennial anniversary. Bunge, who has been in the role since June 2025, aims to lead growth initiatives and enhance operational effectiveness. The company targets 300 annual closings per division, with Bunge aiming for 8% year-over-year growth for Cleveland. Drees Homes focuses on expanding its build-on-your-lot business and optimizing customer experience amidst a steady housing market.

CLEVELAND, OHIO

Chris Bunge has been appointed as the division president for Drees Homes’ Cleveland market, a move that signals the company’s commitment to strategic growth as it approaches its centennial anniversary in 2028. The announcement, made on September 23, 2025, comes after Bunge has already been fulfilling the role since June 2025.

In his position, Bunge will be responsible for overseeing critical areas of the Cleveland division, including financial results, strategic growth initiatives, operational execution, land acquisition, and sales and marketing strategies. He intends to lead a cross-functional team, with an emphasis on aligning efforts with the company’s broader goals.

Drees Homes has outlined a Centennial Strategy that focuses on six key growth pillars, aiming to increase each of its divisions to a minimum of 300 closings annually. This plan also emphasizes expanding the company’s build-on-your-lot business, known as Elevate, and enhancing the customer experience through technology.

For the Cleveland division specifically, Bunge has set an ambitious goal of achieving an 8% growth in business year-over-year ahead of the company’s centennial celebration. This focus on growth comes at a time when the Cleveland housing market shows steady demand, driven largely by move-up buyers and downsizers seeking quality homes in the region.

Bunge’s career with Drees Homes began in 2014 as a customer care representative, and he has since gained extensive experience in various roles, including project manager and general manager of Elevate by Drees Homes. His prior ownership of CB Construction and knowledge gained across these roles position him well to address the challenges and opportunities within the market.

Under Bunge’s leadership, Elevate by Drees Homes has experienced significant growth in both scale and profitability. The Cleveland division has recently recorded a “Green Sweep” across seven operational metrics related to sales and customer satisfaction, affirming the effectiveness of its operational strategies.

The Cleveland housing market, characterized by its steady and value-driven nature, continues to attract interest despite challenges, such as lot supply constraints in premium locations, rising interest rates, and affordability pressures. Drees Homes is strategically focusing on expanding in Cleveland through land acquisitions and a diverse product lineup, which includes townhomes and single-family homes in northeast Ohio with prices ranging from the $400,000s to over $1 million.

With its operations spanning 11 markets across the United States, Drees Homes is poised for continued growth as it implements its strategic initiatives under Bunge’s leadership. The company’s future endeavors not only aim to solidify its market position in Cleveland but also enhance its overall performance and customer satisfaction nationwide.

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