Regional homebuilder looks for talented people in everyday places

One of the most prolific builders in the region, Lakewood Ranch-based Neal Communities, which sold 1,177 homes in 2017, is in hiring mode to meet growth demands. 

The good news, co-founder and chairman of the firm's executive committee Pat Neal says, is the company has low turnover among the employee ranks. The opposite side: hiring new employees is getting harder because of competition for employees with specific skills, Neal says in an email response to questions. "Like everyone," adds Neal, "we are always constantly reaching out through the digital media, employment agencies and our friends and family to hire new team members.”