KB Home names Casey Dare president of Tampa division

KB Home announced the appointment of veteran operator Casey Dare as president of its Tampa division, tasking him with overseeing land acquisition, sales, construction and customer service for the publicly traded homebuilder’s operations in the rapidly expanding Tampa market. Dare, a 20‑year homebuilding veteran, has spent the past decade at KB Home in a variety of operational and customer‑facing roles, most recently serving as executive vice president of the company’s Orlando division. The company, which has been building homes in the Tampa area since 2002, highlighted Dare’s extensive experience as a key factor in its decision, noting his progression through positions such as superintendent, customer‑service manager, director of customer service and operations, senior vice president of operations, and executive vice president for Orlando.

The promotion comes as Tampa’s population and housing demand continue to grow, prompting KB Home to add new communities to its portfolio in the region. By placing an executive with a proven track record of executing the builder’s customer‑centric business model at the helm, KB Home aims to accelerate strategic growth and capitalize on the market’s momentum. Vince DePorre, KB Home’s East region president, emphasized that Dare’s “exceptional depth and breadth of experience” will be instrumental in driving the division’s expansion, reinforcing the company’s commitment to meeting the heightened demand for homes in the area.

Dare’s background includes a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Middle Tennessee State University, an MBA from Georgia Southern University, and eight years of active‑duty service as a U.S. Army officer, underscoring a blend of leadership and analytical skills. His appointment signals a continued focus on experienced internal talent to steer regional growth, and it positions him to influence the division’s future development projects, workforce planning, and customer‑service initiatives as Tampa’s housing market evolves.

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