MANAGING PARTNER/CO-CHAIR
Patrick Zalupski, 45, is the founder, president and chief executive officer of Dream Finders Homes and has served as chairman of the board of directors since January 2021 upon completion of an IPO (current NYSE: “DFH”). He has served as the CEO of the primary operating subsidiary, Dream Finders Homes LLC, since forming the company in December 2008 and as the chief executive officer and a member of the board of managers of DFH LLC since its formation in 2014. He is heavily involved and responsible for DFH’s overall operations and management and remains involved in the origination, underwriting and structuring of all investment activities.
Under Zalupski's leadership, DFH has grown from closing 27 homes in Jacksonville, Fla. during its inaugural year in 2009 to establishing operations in 23 markets across 10 states and closing over 44,000 homes since inception through September 2025. Prior to founding DFH LLC, he was a Financial Auditor for FedEx Corporation’s Internal Audit department in Memphis, Tenn. and worked in the real estate sales and construction industry as managing partner of Bay Street Condominiums, LLC from 2006-08. Zalupski has served on the investment committee of DF Capital Management, LLC (“DF Capital”), an investment manager focused on investments in land banks and land development joint ventures to deliver finished lots to DFH and other homebuilders for the construction of new homes, since April 2018. DFH was named the 2025 National Home Builder of the Year by Zonda, recognizing the company’s exceptional growth, innovation and commitment to delivering high-quality homes across the country.
Zalupski was appointed to the University of Florida Board of Trustees in 2023, where he continues to serve as a member of the board and Compensation Committee. In September 2025, he further expanded his leadership in professional sports by becoming the majority owner, managing partner and co-chair of the Tampa Bay Rays.