Executive Leadership

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER​

Steve Schlageter

Steve Schlageter serves as Chief Executive Officer of Thomas James Homes, where he is responsible for the company’s overall strategy, operational performance, and long-term growth.

Prior to joining TJH, Steve spent 18 years at PulteGroup, where he held senior leadership roles including Division President of Raleigh, Area President of the Northeast Business Unit, and Senior Vice President of Operations and Strategy. His career reflects a consistent focus on building scalable operating models, strengthening performance disciplines, and aligning teams around clear business objectives.

Steve’s leadership is grounded in the belief that durable growth is driven by disciplined operations, thoughtful capital allocation, and a relentless focus on customer experience.

CHIEF SALES AND MARKETING OFFICER​​

Len Devanna

Len Devanna serves as Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at Thomas James Homes, where he leads sales, marketing, demand generation, digital, and customer experience. He partners closely with division leadership to strengthen demand-to-revenue performance, improve customer visibility, and deliver a more confident and transparent homebuilding journey.

Prior to joining TJH, Len led digital marketing and global customer experience initiatives at Lucid Motors and held senior leadership roles at PricewaterhouseCoopers and EMC. He has advised organizations across technology, consumer, retail, and financial services on growth strategy, customer insights, and go-to-market effectiveness.

Len brings more than 25 years of experience helping organizations strengthen their ability to attract, engage, and serve customers while aligning brand, demand generation, and revenue performance.

CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER​​

Dan Ginsberg​

Dan Ginsberg serves as Chief People Officer at Thomas James Homes, where he oversees employee experience, total rewards, talent acquisition, organizational development, HR systems, and compliance.

Prior to joining TJH, Dan served as Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Macy’s for 12 years and most recently worked as a consultant helping organizations build their people strategies, processes, and practices. He also spent 20 years as an adjunct professor at Fairleigh Dickinson University, teaching courses in industrial/organizational and organizational behavior psychology.

Dan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Slippery Rock University and a Master’s in Organizational Behavior from Fairleigh Dickinson University. He is a Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) with the Society for Human Resource Management.

CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER

Pete Girgis

Pete Girgis serves as Chief Information Officer at Thomas James Homes, where he leads information technology strategy, systems, infrastructure, and security across the organization.

Prior to joining TJH, Pete served as CIO at CalAmp Corp., where he led the consolidation of six entities onto a global Oracle cloud ERP, unified multiple Salesforce instances, and migrated the company to a common infrastructure and network. Before CalAmp, he served as CIO at Dunn-Edwards Corporation and held IT leadership roles across a range of industries.

Pete brings more than 20 years of experience leading technology teams in both public and private companies. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Portland State University and honorably served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve.

CHIEF Financial Strategy Officer​​

Edward Youn

Edward Youn serves as Chief Financial Strategy Officer at Thomas James Homes, where he oversees corporate and strategic finance functions as well as capital markets. He focuses on driving financial performance and architecting a capital structure that supports TJH’s long-term operational and growth objectives.

Prior to joining TJH, Edward held strategic finance positions at Chobani and La Colombe, where he was a key member of the team that executed Chobani’s acquisition and integration of the national coffee company. His career also includes time at Arlon Capital Partners, a food and agriculture-focused private equity fund, and Investment Banking at Citigroup in New York.

Edward holds a B.S. in Mathematics and Economics from the University of California, San Diego.

Chief Accounting and Investment Officer

Jake Tucker

Jake Tucker serves as Chief Accounting and Investment Officer at Thomas James Homes, where he leads the company’s accounting organization and supports investment priorities that align capital with strategic objectives. He oversees financial reporting, operational finance, and internal controls, and leads the company’s investment committee, reviewing new land acquisition opportunities and recommending approvals that fit TJH’s strategic and financial goals.

Prior to joining TJH, Jake worked as an auditor at Ernst & Young and held a range of accounting and finance leadership roles. Throughout his career, he has focused on streamlining accounting processes, strengthening internal controls, and making financial reporting more useful for decision-making.
Jake holds a Master’s degree in Accounting from the University of Utah and is a Certified Public Accountant.

PRESIDENT NORTHERN CALIFORNIA​​

Adam Kates

Adam Kates leads the acquisitions and disposition teams, real estate development, and strategic direction for Thomas James Homes’ Northern California division. He is also responsible for product development, purchasing, and construction operations, as well as the profitability of the business.

A seasoned Bay Area real estate professional, Adam previously held executive roles with Classic Communities and Meritage Homes before joining Thomas James Homes as executive vice president of asset management for Northern California. Promoted to division president in December 2023, he is applying his demonstrated skill in land development, real estate development, dispositions, entitlements, and real estate economics to lead a best-in-class homebuilding operation of 70+ professionals.

A graduate of Duke University School of Law, Adam began his career as an associate at the law firm Gray Cary Ware & Freidenrich and later became director of real estate and legal affairs at Parachute, Inc. He is a licensed attorney with the State Bar of California and a credentialed real estate broker.

PRESIDENT ARIZONA

Peter Beucke

Peter Beucke serves as Division President of the Arizona Division of Thomas James Homes. Prior to this role, Peter was Vice President of Asset Management in 2024, where he played a critical role in advancing the company’s operational strategy and customer experience. 

Peter brings over 35 years of experience in the design and construction industry, with a strong emphasis on hands-on leadership and service excellence. His career includes a wide range of senior leadership roles at leading homebuilders such as Landsea Homes, Lennar Homes, and KB Home. In his current role, he is responsible for all facets of the Arizona division’s operations, including land acquisition, development, construction, sales, and marketing. He draws upon his diverse background as a licensed architect, real estate broker, and contractor to deliver tailored solutions that meet the needs of both the market and individual homeowners. 

Known for his strategic mindset and commitment to quality, Peter is focused on delivering high-performance homes that reflect TJH’s mission of reshaping the future of homebuilding. His expertise supports the company’s goals while ensuring a customer-centric approach at every stage of the building process. 

Peter holds a Bachelor of Science in Design from Arizona State University’s College of Architecture. 

PRESIDENT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Dominic Dino Longi

Dominic Dino Longi serves as Division President of Thomas James Homes’ Southern California Division. He brings more than twenty years of homebuilding and operational leadership experience, with deep expertise spanning land acquisition, entitlement and zoning navigation, architectural planning, financial oversight, construction operations, and customer experience.

Prior to joining Thomas James Homes, Dino founded and led Urbane Roost, an Austin-based development and homebuilding company focused on high-quality residential and mixed-use projects in urban markets. Earlier in his career, he held senior leadership roles at PulteGroup and Ryland Homes, where he served as Division President with full P and L responsibility across multiple markets.

Dino began his career at Accenture, building a strong foundation in strategic planning and business operations. He is known for a leadership style grounded in clarity, accountability, and disciplined execution, and is widely respected for his market insight and collaborative approach.

PRESIDENT PACIFIC NORTHWEST

Adam Rohde

Adam Rohde serves as President of the Pacific Northwest Division at Thomas James Homes. He brings more than twenty-five years of leadership experience spanning construction, off-site manufacturing, and finance, with a track record of guiding organizations through growth, operational scaling, and business transformation.

Prior to joining TJH, Adam held senior and executive leadership roles across both conventional and off-site construction environments, including positions at Sellen Construction, Sustainable Living Innovations, and xPL Offsite. His experience includes leading complex projects, overseeing development and construction life cycles, and driving disciplined operational and financial performance through direct P&L ownership.

Adam holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Georgetown University and a Master of Science in Construction Management from the University of Southern California. A native of the Pacific Northwest, he lives in Seattle with his wife and three children.