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Paul Lock

San Antonio

Summary

Strategic Division President recognized for driving high productivity and efficient task completion. Expertise in operational strategy, financial management, and team leadership. Proven ability to enhance communication, solve complex problems, and adapt to changing environments to achieve organizational goals.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Division President Ashton Woods/Starlight

Ashton Woods Homes
San Antonio
06.2023 - 09.2025
  • Directed strategic initiatives to strengthen market positioning and elevate brand awareness.
  • Oversaw operations of residential division, managing 130 employees across two brands.
  • Achieved revenue growth of 10 percent annually while launching new lower ASP product lineup.
  • Increased market share from 11 to 7 among largest builders in the industry.
  • Established strong partnerships with local developers and capital investment stakeholders.
  • Cultivated relationships with land contractors, reducing carrying costs by 10 percent for multi-year projects.

Division President

Starlight Homes a Ashton Woods Company
San Antonio/Austin
03.2018 - 05.2023
  • Spearheaded leadership for San Antonio and Austin markets, managing two distinct Operating P&L.
  • Executed strategic initiatives that enhanced divisional performance and operational efficiency.
  • Expanded Austin market from 36 to 611 closings, increasing net income from 1.2 million to 41 million.
  • Developed San Antonio market from inception to 459 closings, achieving 28 million in net income.
  • Directed land acquisition through detailed market research for both regions.
  • Implemented policies fostering a culture of accountability and transparency.
  • Analyzed market trends to identify expansion opportunities and gain competitive advantage.

VP of Operations

Ashton Woods Homes
San Antonio
01.2015 - 03.2018
  • Developed training programs to enhance operational skills and safety practices.
  • Reduced cycle time from 180 days to 130 days by rewriting Scopes of Work.
  • Drove variance spend reduction from 1.5 percent to 0.64 percent of revenue through process improvements.
  • Analyzed operational data to identify trends and optimize resource allocation.
  • Managed plan development from initial inception through construction phases.

Director of Purchasing

Ashton Woods Homes
San Antonio
12.2011 - 01.2015
  • Negotiated and hired 120 vendors for startup division, enhancing supply chain efficiency.
  • Set up a proprietary purchasing system to manage items and pricing effectively.
  • Developed processes for redlining plans, specification changes, change orders, and departmental procedures.
  • Reduced direct construction budgets by 12%.

VP of Operations

Centex/Pulte Homes
Houston
06.2006 - 12.2011
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure project timelines and quality standards.
  • Implemented process improvements to enhance efficiency in homebuilding operations.
  • Analyzed operational data to identify trends and optimize resource allocation.

Education

BBA - Finance

Southwest Texas
San Marcos Texas
12-1995

Skills

  • Operational efficiency and process improvement
  • Financial acumen
  • Training and coaching
  • Team management and mentoring
  • Customer focus
  • Effective leader

Timeline

Division President Ashton Woods/Starlight

Ashton Woods Homes
06.2023 - 09.2025

Division President

Starlight Homes a Ashton Woods Company
03.2018 - 05.2023

VP of Operations

Ashton Woods Homes
01.2015 - 03.2018

Director of Purchasing

Ashton Woods Homes
12.2011 - 01.2015

VP of Operations

Centex/Pulte Homes
06.2006 - 12.2011

BBA - Finance

Southwest Texas

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