Joseph DeFatta

Joe DeFatta

Founder and President of DAC Custom Homebuilders: 2007

Mr. DeFatta has over 20 years of experience in the Homebuilding Industry. He has extensive experience in all facets of homebuilding including Architectural Design, Site-Design, Estimating, Construction, Critical Path Scheduling, Quality Control, & Customer Service. He also has extensive knowledge in the areas of Energy Efficiency and Better Building Practices. Mr. DeFatta has been responsible for the direct supervision of over 4,000 new homes built in his career. Mr. DeFatta is married to the former Jodi Gaiser, of New Martinsville, West Virginia and they just celebrated their 26th wedding anniversary. Joe and Jodi have raised four children; David, Sarah, Kathryn, and Joe, and reside in Franklin, Tennessee.

Education:

  • Degree in Accounting from West Virginia University: 1983.

Career:

  • President- DAC Custom Homebuilders: 2007.
  • V.P. of Homebuilding- The Southern Land Co.: 2005-2007.
  • Division Manager- Classic Properties Land Devel.: 2004-2005.
  • Regional Production Manager- NVR, Inc.: 2000�2004.
  • Division Production Manager- Ryan Homes: 1995-2000.
  • Costing Manager- Ryan Homes: 1994-1995.
  • Project Manager-Ryan Homes: 1993-1994.
  • V.P. of Operations- Hagerstown Kitchens Inc.: 1989-1993.

Philanthropy:

  • Builder of the St. Jude "Dream Home Giveaway": 2005-2007.
  • Builder of the "Christmas in July" Home Renovation: 2000-2004.
  • Member of the Blue Raider Athletic Association.
  • Member of the Franklin High School Boosters Club.
  • Youth Sports Coach in the Grassland Athletic Association.