Dave Sanson

As Co-Founder and CEO, Dave is quite simply the visionary and glue that holds DeNova Homes together and the leading force of the strong relationships throughout the homebuilding industry that allow the company to flourish. With over thirty years of experience in land acquisition, planning, finance, operations and vertical construction, Dave is a great mentor and support to the talented management team he has put in place to run the successful day to day operations of DeNova.

As the industry has changed, specifically in California, Dave has become more involved in local and statewide issues in support of homebuilding. He has held numerous leadership positions with both The Building Industry Association of the Bay Area and California Building Industry Association, where he is currently the Chairman. Having a constant finger on the pulse of economic, environmental and political issues are invaluable to the success of DeNova Homes.

Dave’s commitment extends even further into the philanthropic world. He spent over ten years on the Board of Directors of HomeAid Northern California, where he was Chairman for two of those years. In 2018 he and wife Lori founded The Yellow Roof Foundation in an effort provide much needed affordable housing opportunities.

In 2014 Dave was inducted into the California Homebuilding Foundation Hall of Fame.