Commercial Real Estate Profile: Steve Kempton

Steve Kempton
Regional president of Florida, Taylor Morrison

Steve Kempton has lot to learn. Far from a criticism, it is a fact. The long-time Taylor Morrison executive is faced with expanding his worldview as he goes from president of the West Florida division (Tampa Bay to Naples) to the newly created position of regional president of Florida.

This new position means tracking and managing more than 50 existing communities, plus more than 10 in development — not to mention the company's future in the state. Taylor Morrison isn't a typical homebuilder. In many places, the multibillion-dollar public company plays the dual role of community developer and homebuilder.