Dream Finders Homes (NYSE: DFH) expands board, names Beckwitt Co-Chairman
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Dream Finders Homes, Inc. expanded its Board of Directors from five to seven members and appointed Richard Beckwitt and Steven Fischer as directors, effective July 13, 2026. Beckwitt was named Co-Chairman alongside Founder, President and CEO Patrick Zalupski.
Fischer joined the Audit Committee, replacing Megha Parekh, and the Board determined he qualifies as an audit committee financial expert. Both Beckwitt and Fischer were deemed independent under NYSE rules. Beckwitt will receive a restricted stock award of 400,000 shares of Class A common stock, vesting annually over three years, subject to stockholder approval of an amendment to the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan, plus pre-approved private air travel reimbursements. Fischer will receive the same compensation as other non-employee directors and Audit Committee members. Press releases dated July 14 and July 17, 2026 announcing these appointments were furnished under Regulation FD.
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3 items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
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Item 5.02
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers
Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
Item 7.01
Regulation FD Disclosure
Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Board size: 7 directors
Restricted stock award to Richard Beckwitt: 400,000 shares
Vesting period for restricted stock award: 3 years
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Board size
7 directors
Board expanded from five to seven members on July 13, 2026.
Restricted stock award to Richard Beckwitt
400,000 shares
Award of Class A common stock as restricted stock units vesting over three years.
Vesting period for restricted stock award
3 years
Restricted stock award to Richard Beckwitt vests annually over three years.
Age of Richard Beckwitt
67 years
The filing states that Richard Beckwitt is age 67.
Age of Steven Fischer
56 years
The filing states that Steven Fischer is age 56.
Press release date for Beckwitt appointment
July 14, 2026
Press release announcing Beckwitt’s appointment furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
Press release date for Fischer appointment
July 17, 2026
Press release announcing Fischer’s appointment furnished as Exhibit 99.2.
Key Terms
restricted stock units, audit committee financial expert, Regulation FD Disclosure, asset-light homebuilding model
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restricted stock units financial
"will receive an award of 400,000 shares ... as restricted stock units"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
audit committee financial expert regulatory
"Mr. Fischer qualifies as an “audit committee financial expert”"
A person on a company’s board who has deep knowledge of accounting, financial reporting and auditing, able to understand and question the books, controls and audit work like a trained mechanic inspecting an engine. Investors care because that expertise helps spot errors, weaknesses or misleading statements early, improving the likelihood that financial reports are accurate and reducing the risk of surprises that can hurt a company’s value.
Regulation FD Disclosure regulatory
"Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure."
Regulation FD disclosure requires public companies to share important, market-moving information with everyone at the same time instead of tipping off analysts or large investors first. Think of it as making sure all players on a field hear the same announcement simultaneously; that fairness helps investors trust that stock prices reflect the same information and reduces the risk of sudden, unfair trading advantages or regulatory penalties for selective leaks.
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"Dream Finders achieves its growth by maintaining an asset-light homebuilding model"
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FAQ
What board changes did Dream Finders Homes (DFH) report in July 2026?
Dream Finders Homes expanded its Board from five to seven members and appointed Richard Beckwitt and Steven Fischer as directors. Beckwitt became Co-Chairman with CEO Patrick Zalupski, while Fischer joined the Audit Committee, replacing Megha Parekh.
How is Richard Beckwitt being compensated for his new role at Dream Finders Homes (DFH)?
Richard Beckwitt will receive 400,000 shares of Class A common stock as restricted stock units, vesting annually over three years. The award is subject to stockholder approval of an amendment to the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan and includes pre-approved private air travel reimbursements.
What experience does Richard Beckwitt bring to the Dream Finders Homes (DFH) board?
Richard Beckwitt, age 67, is a seasoned homebuilding executive who served as Co-CEO and Co-President of Lennar Corporation and previously held senior roles at D.R. Horton. He also serves on the boards of Eagle Materials, Ferguson Enterprises and Weyerhaeuser Company.
What is Steven Fischer’s role and background at Dream Finders Homes (DFH)?
Steven Fischer, age 56, joined the Board and Audit Committee and was designated an audit committee financial expert. He is President of The Pitney Bowes Bank and previously served as CEO of TIAA Bank and CFO of EverBank Financial Corp, with 30+ years in finance and accounting.
Are Richard Beckwitt and Steven Fischer independent directors at Dream Finders Homes (DFH)?
Yes. The Board determined that both Beckwitt and Fischer are independent under NYSE rules. The company disclosed no family relationships or related-party transactions involving them and stated there were no other arrangements underlying their appointments.
When did Dream Finders Homes (DFH) issue press releases about the new director appointments?
Dream Finders Homes issued a press release on July 14, 2026 announcing Richard Beckwitt’s appointment and another on July 17, 2026 announcing Steven Fischer’s appointment. These were furnished as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 under Regulation FD and not deemed filed under Section 18.
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
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Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): July 13, 2026
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Item 5.02(d) Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On July 13, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Dream Finders Homes, Inc. (the “Company”) expanded the number of directors from five to seven members and appointed Richard Beckwitt and Steven Fischer to serve as directors on the Board, effective immediately. The Board appointed Mr. Beckwitt as Co-Chairman of the Board, effective immediately, with Patrick Zalupski, President and Chief Executive Officer, serving as the other Co-Chairman of the Board. The Board appointed Mr. Fischer as a member of the Audit Committee of the Board (the “Audit Committee”), effective immediately, replacing Megha Parekh. The Board has determined that Mr. Fischer qualifies as an “audit committee financial expert”, as such term is defined in Item 407(d) of Regulation S-K. The Board determined that Mr. Beckwitt and Mr. Fischer are each independent under the rules of the New York Stock Exchange.
Mr. Beckwitt, age 67, is a seasoned executive with decades of experience leading, operating and managing two of the largest public homebuilding companies in the U.S. Most recently, he served as Co-Chief Executive Officer and Co-President of Lennar Corporation (“Lennar”) before retiring in September 2023. During his tenure at Lennar, Mr. Beckwitt held numerous executive leadership positions, including Executive Vice President, President and Chief Executive Officer, and also served on the board of Lennar as a management director from April 2018 to September 2023. Prior to joining Lennar in March 2026, Mr. Beckwitt served in various executive and operating roles at D.R. Horton, Inc., including President. Earlier in his career, he worked in corporate finance and mergers and acquisitions at Lehman Brothers and later founded EVP Capital, L.P., a venture capital and real estate advisory firm. Mr. Beckwitt currently serves on the boards of Eagle Materials Inc., since September 2014, Ferguson Enterprises Inc., since June 2024, and Weyerhaeuser Company, since November 2025.
Mr. Beckwitt will receive an award of 400,000 shares of the Company’s Class A common stock as restricted stock units (the “restricted stock award”), subject to stockholder approval of an amendment to the Company’s 2021 Equity Incentive Plan, and will enter into a standard indemnification with the Company. The restricted stock award vests annually over three years pursuant to the Company’s 2021 Equity Incentive Plan and the Company’s standard form restricted stock award agreement, in addition to reimbursements, requiring pre-approval, for private air travel to attend Board and other Company-related meetings.
Mr. Fischer, age 56, brings more than thirty years of executive leadership experience in banking, finance and public accounting to the Board of Directors. He is currently the President of The Pitney Bowes Bank, Inc. (“Pitney Bowes Bank”), a subsidiary of Pitney Bowes Inc. and director, which he was appointed to in February 2026. Prior to joining Pitney Bowes Bank, he served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of TIAA Bank until August 2023 and held numerous executive leadership roles, including President and Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Financial Officer, and, following its sale and transition to private ownership, served as Vice Chair through December 2023. Prior to that, Mr. Fischer served as Chief Financial Officer of EverBank Financial Corp. (“EverBank”), from April 2011 through its sale to TIAA Bank in June 2017. Before joining EverBank, Mr. Fischer spent more than 18 years with Deloitte & Touche LLP, ultimately serving as a Partner for a variety of clients including several Fortune 100 entities, as well as mid-sized banks and mortgage companies. Mr. Fischer currently serves as a member of the board of Pitney Bowes Bank and previously served as a member of the board of TIAA Bank.
Mr. Fischer will receive the same compensation as the Company’s other non-employee directors and members of the Audit Committee, and will enter into a standard indemnification with the Company.
There are no family relationships between Mr. Beckwitt or Mr. Fischer and any director or other executive officer of the Company, nor are there any transactions between Mr. Beckwitt or Mr. Fischer or any member of their immediate family and the Company or any of its subsidiaries that would be reportable as a related party transaction. There are no other arrangements or understandings between Mr. Beckwitt or Mr. Fischer and any other persons or entities pursuant to which they were appointed as a director of the Company.
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
The Company issued press releases announcing the appointment of Richard Beckwitt on July 14, 2026, and Steven Fischer on July 17, 2026, as new directors on the Board. Copies of the press releases are furnished as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.
None of the information furnished in Item 7.01 or the accompanying Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 will be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liability of such section, nor will such information be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, regardless of the general incorporation language of such filing, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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99.1 | Press Release dated July 14, 2026 | |||||||
99.2 | Press Release dated July 17, 2026 | |||||||
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| Date: July 17, 2026 | By: | /s/ Robert E. Riva | ||||||
| Robert E. Riva | ||||||||
| Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary | ||||||||
Exhibit 99.1
Dream Finders Appoints Rick Beckwitt as Co-Chairman of its Board of Directors
Jacksonville, Fla. – July 14, 2026 — Dream Finders Homes, Inc. (the “Company,” “Dream Finders” or “DFH”) (NYSE: DFH), announced today the appointment of Rick Beckwitt to the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board of Directors” or “Board”). Mr. Beckwitt joins as Co-Chairman of the Board alongside the Company’s Founder, Chief Executive Officer and now Co-Chairman, Patrick Zalupski, to share Board leadership responsibilities.
Mr. Beckwitt is a seasoned executive with decades of experience leading, operating and managing two of the largest public homebuilding companies in the U.S. Most recently, he served as Co-Chief Executive Officer and Co-President of Lennar Corporation (NYSE: LEN) before retiring in 2023. During his tenure at Lennar, Mr. Beckwitt held numerous executive leadership positions, including Executive Vice President, President and Chief Executive Officer. Prior to joining Lennar in 2006, Mr. Beckwitt served in various executive and operating roles at D.R. Horton, Inc. (NYSE: DHI), including President, where he helped lead the company through a period of significant growth and strategic acquisitions. Earlier in his career, he worked in corporate finance and mergers and acquisitions at Lehman Brothers and later founded EVP Capital, L.P., a venture capital and real estate advisory firm. Mr. Beckwitt currently serves on the boards of Eagle Materials Inc. (NYSE: EXP), Ferguson Enterprises Inc. (NYSE: FERG) and Weyerhaeuser Company (NYSE: WY), bringing extensive public company governance experience, in addition to his expertise in residential construction, real estate, capital allocation, M&A and corporate strategy to Dream Finders’ Board. Mr. Beckwitt graduated with honors from Claremont McKenna College.
Patrick Zalupski, Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Chairman of Dream Finders, commented, “We are excited to welcome Rick as my Co-Chairman of Dream Finders’ Board of Directors. Rick’s exceptional homebuilding leadership and strategic operating experience further strengthens our Board as we continue executing our long-term growth strategy. His experience, leadership and perspectives will be tremendous assets to Dream Finders and our shareholders.”
Mr. Beckwitt added, “I am pleased to join the Board of Dream Finders Homes. I have admired the Company’s asset-light business model, disciplined approach to growth and entrepreneurial culture. I welcome the opportunity to bring my industry experience to help guide the Company as it builds on its strong foundation and executes its next chapter of growth.”
About Dream Finders Homes, Inc.
Dream Finders Homes (NYSE: DFH), headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, was recognized as the 2025 National Builder of the Year by Builder magazine. Dream Finders Homes builds single-family homes throughout the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest, including Florida, Texas, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Colorado, Arizona, and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, which comprises Washington D.C., Northern Virginia and Maryland. As the Official Home Builder of the PGA TOUR, the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Tampa Bay Rays, Dream Finders Homes is deeply committed to excellence beyond homebuilding and into the communities it serves. Through its wholly owned subsidiaries, DFH also provides mortgage financing as well as title agency and underwriting services to homebuyers. Dream Finders Homes achieves its growth and returns by maintaining an asset-light homebuilding model. For more information, please visit www.dreamfindershomes.com.
Contacts:
Investor Contact: investors@dreamfindershomes.com
Media Contact: mediainquiries@dreamfindershomes.com
Exhibit 99.2
Dream Finders Appoints Steve Fischer to its Board of Directors
Jacksonville, Fla. – July 17, 2026 — Dream Finders Homes, Inc. (the “Company,” “Dream Finders” or “DFH”) (NYSE: DFH), announced today the appointment of Steve Fischer to the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board of Directors” or “Board”). Mr. Fischer will serve on the Audit Committee of the Board.
Mr. Fischer brings more than thirty years of executive leadership experience in banking, financial services and public accounting to our Board of Directors. He is currently the President of The Pitney Bowes Bank, a subsidiary of Pitney Bowes Inc. (NYSE: PBI). Previously, he served as President and Chief Executive Officer of TIAA Bank after holding roles of President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Prior to that, Mr. Fischer served as Chief Financial Officer of EverBank Financial Corp. (formerly NYSE: EVER), where he played a key role in the company’s growth and public company operations. Before joining EverBank in 2011, Mr. Fischer spent more than 18 years with Deloitte & Touche LLP, ultimately serving as a Partner for a variety of clients including several Fortune 100 entities, as well as mid-sized banks and mortgage companies. Mr. Fischer adds extensive expertise in corporate finance, capital markets and risk management to our Board of Directors. Mr. Fischer earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Finance from Florida State University and is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in Florida.
Patrick Zalupski, Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Chairman of Dream Finders, commented, “Steve’s appointment represents another important step in the thoughtful evolution of our Board. His extensive financial, banking and public company expertise will bring valuable perspective to the Board as we continue pursuing our strategic priorities and evaluating opportunities for further growth.”
Mr. Fischer added, “I am honored to join Dream Finders’ Board of Directors at such an important time in the Company’s growth. Dream Finders has built an impressive platform and disciplined financial approach. I look forward to working with the Board and the management team to drive long-term value for the shareholders.”
About Dream Finders Homes, Inc.
Dream Finders Homes (NYSE: DFH), headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, was recognized as the 2025 National Builder of the Year by Builder magazine. Dream Finders Homes builds single-family homes throughout the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest, including Florida, Texas, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Colorado, Arizona, and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, which comprises Washington D.C., Northern Virginia and Maryland. As the Official Home Builder of the PGA TOUR, the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Tampa Bay Rays, Dream Finders Homes is deeply committed to excellence beyond homebuilding and into the communities it serves. Through its wholly owned subsidiaries, DFH also provides mortgage financing as well as title agency and underwriting services to homebuyers. Dream Finders Homes achieves its growth and returns by maintaining an asset-light homebuilding model. For more information, please visit www.dreamfindershomes.com.
Contacts:
Investor Contact: investors@dreamfindershomes.com
Media Contact: mediainquiries@dreamfindershomes.com