Mr. Smith, Chief Operating Officer, has more than 30 years of homebuilding experience and is responsible for leading the Operations for the Company. Mr. Smith joined K. Hovnanian® Homes in 2007 as Regional President of the Arizona Region, and most recently held the position of Executive Vice President of Homebuilding Operations. Previously, Mr. Smith was Group President overseeing the Company’s operations in Arizona, California and Texas.

Mr. Smith is an experienced leader within the homebuilding industry, having worked in senior leadership roles for a number of the largest publicly-traded home builders in the country. His vast, hands-on experience enables him to successfully guide the Company’s operations and initiatives. Mr. Smith is an Honorary Life Director of the Home Builders Association of Central Arizona.