Michael Roche

Michael Roche, MBA has a wealth of experience in the real estate and sales/marketing industries. Michael has served as the Division President for Starlight Homes in Central Florida since July 2021, overseeing the company's growth in closings, sales, customer service, and profitability. Prior to this role, they were the Division Manager for Starlight Homes, responsible for successfully launching the brand in Central Florida and overseeing operations in multiple counties.

Before joining Starlight Homes, Michael worked at Ashton Woods Homes for ten years, where they held the position of Vice President of Sales & Marketing. In this role, they led the sales and marketing operations across four major Florida cities and turned underperforming neighborhoods into top producers.

Prior to Ashton Woods Homes, Michael worked at PulteGroup as a Sales Manager and Sales Counselor, leading full-cycle sales efforts for multiple communities in the Dallas region. Michael received recognition from JD Powers as the number one sales manager for four consecutive years during their tenure.

During their time at Sprint, Michael served as a Segment Marketing Manager and Product Manager, where they supported the growth and retention of accounts within the Financial Services and Insurance segments. Michael also collaborated with the sales accounts team to acquire new customers and implement upsell strategies.

Michael began their career at GTE Supply, where they completed a management training program and held various roles, including New Business Development, Project/Account Manager, and ISO 9000 process development.

Overall, Michael Roche's work experience showcases their successful track record in leadership, strategic direction, sales, marketing, and business development.

Michael Roche, MBA received a BBA in Finance & Marketing from the Texas Christian University - M.J. Neeley School of Business. Michael then went on to pursue a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Florida - Warrington College of Business.