Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Work Preference
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Brian Walker

Fayetteville

Summary

Results-driven operations professional with proven track record in optimizing business processes, enhancing productivity, and leading high-performing teams. Adept at strategic planning, resource management, and driving operational efficiency in dynamic environments. Strong focus on collaboration and adaptability, leveraging leadership skills to align teams with organizational goals and deliver tangible outcomes. Known for reliability, decisive problem-solving, and fostering culture of continuous improvement.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Operating Officer

Solomon Home Builders
08.2024 - 05.2025
  • Oversaw all construction operations, permitting, and project delivery across the portfolio.
  • Implemented vendor expansion and scopes of work updates to drive cost efficiency.
  • Standardized selection and contracting processes to reduce delays and improve buyer experience.

President

Ben Stout Construction
06.2022 - 06.2024
  • Grew revenue by $24M through market expansion and operational streamlining.
  • Transitioned team to Buildertrend, improving project visibility and scheduling.
  • Scaled closings from 100 to 180 annually while maintaining fiscal discipline.
  • Created 4-year land pipeline strategy supporting long-term growth.

Director of Sales Operations

Parks Building Supply
04.2022 - 06.2022
  • Boosted sales through team development and streamlined product-line operations.
  • Enhanced customer engagement and sales workflow.

Division President

Dream Finders Homes
01.2020 - 03.2022
  • Led a $100M division post-acquisition; aligned legacy H&H Homes with DFH systems and culture.
  • Directed permitting, purchasing, construction, sales, and warranty departments.
  • Closed 347 homes in 2021 with record customer satisfaction.
  • Used P&L insights to adjust budgets and improve profitability.
  • Introduced KPI monitoring to drive operational performance.

Division President

H&H Homes
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Managed top-performing division across five regions, leading all functional departments.
  • Used P&L data to inform cost-saving decisions and growth strategies.
  • Fostered collaboration and continuous improvement culture.

Division Manager

Bill Clark Homes
10.2012 - 01.2018
  • Led end-to-end residential operations: permitting, purchasing, construction, and sales.
  • Developed and tracked KPIs to guide operational enhancements.

Realtor

RE/MAX
04.2008 - 10.2012
  • Closed multiple residential transactions with strategic pricing and market research.
  • Maintained strong networks and consistent client satisfaction.

Vice President

Ellis-Walker Builders
06.1994 - 03.2008
  • Oversaw budgeting, estimating, procurement, and site supervision.
  • Maintained safety compliance and negotiated construction contracts.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations

University of North Carolina At Pembroke
Pembroke, NC

Skills

  • Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Change Management
  • Process optimization
  • Executive & Team Leadership
  • P&L & Budget Management
  • Strategic Planning & Operations Management
  • Client Relations & Conflict Resolution

Affiliations

  • Home Builders Association of Fayetteville
  • President, 2020
  • Board Member, 2015–2020

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemote

Timeline

Chief Operating Officer

Solomon Home Builders
08.2024 - 05.2025

President

Ben Stout Construction
06.2022 - 06.2024

Director of Sales Operations

Parks Building Supply
04.2022 - 06.2022

Division President

Dream Finders Homes
01.2020 - 03.2022

Division President

H&H Homes
01.2018 - 01.2020

Division Manager

Bill Clark Homes
10.2012 - 01.2018

Realtor

RE/MAX
04.2008 - 10.2012

Vice President

Ellis-Walker Builders
06.1994 - 03.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations

University of North Carolina At Pembroke