Meet the Team
Daniel Holland
Daniel Holland grew up in Springville, Alabama and has been in the building industry for sixteen years. His passion for building began at a young age after growing up around residential construction. Daniel is a graduate of Auburn University’s Building Science program. Him and his wife, Morgan, are expecting their first baby boy in 2024! In his free time, Daniel loves to hunt, fish, and play golf.
Lead Team
Clay Messer grew up in Beauregard, Alabama and is a graduate of Auburn University. Clay grew up in the residential home repair and remodeling industry. He enjoys working for a company that genuinely cares for its customers and employees. He is married to Brentley, and they have two wonderful children. In his free time, Clay enjoys bass fishing, golfing, and spending time outdoors.
Mitchell Beers grew up in Vestavia Hills, Alabama and has been in the building industry for eight years. He is a graduate of Auburn University. Mitchell has been married to his beautiful wife, Regan, since September 2019. Mitchell loves to hunt and spend time on beautiful Lake Martin.
Lana McCurdy grew up in Fort Payne, Alabama. Lana attended Auburn University, where she met her husband, Will. Together, they have one little girl, Cooper. Lana’s favorite part about her job is the opportunity to serve others as they find their home. She feels honored to be part of such a special milestone. Lana will be there throughout your entire home buying journey and is ready to help you find your perfect home.
Evan Kelly grew up in Rock Creek, Alabama. He attended both Highlands College and Auburn University. Evan is married and has two children. One of Evan’s favorite things about Holland Homes is his love for the team and how determined they all are to provide not only an excellent product, but an excellent experience. In his free time, Evan loves to vacation in the mountains and enjoys hiking and fishing.
Jason Kilgro is from Priceville, AL and graduated from Highlands College. He is married and has 2 kids, Charlotte Magnolia and Jack Simpson. Jason has experience in Insurance and Property Restoration and is now turning his focus to residential construction. He enjoys playing golf, listening to live music, and eating good food. Jason’s favorite part of working at Holland Homes is the family culture and the commitment to excellence from top to bottom.
Core Team
Adrien Helms
Holland Homes Sales Broker
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Adrien Helms grew up in Auburn, Alabama and stayed close to home for college, attending Auburn University. She has been a realtor since 2016 and specializes in selling new construction homes. In 2015, she married her husband, Nick, and is the proud mom of their son, Preston, and Cash and Ellie Mae, the couple’s two dachshunds. Adrien is an expert on the Auburn/Opelika area and is always eager to help her clients achieve their estate goals.
Hunter Finklea
Community Development
Project Engineer
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Hunter Finklea grew up in Eclectic, AL and graduated with a Civil Engineering degree from UAB. He lives in Jemison, AL with his dog Molly near his family, and he is the proudest uncle of his niece and nephew. His 10+ years spent in CAD (Computer Aided Design) programs, inventing and assisting in developing some of the largest land developments in North America, have prepared him well to serve the Southeast communities. If he is not 3D rendering, you will find him doing anything from fishing and climbing with his niece and nephew to woodworking in his workshop.
Beth Ford
Team Member Care
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Beth Ford grew up in Auburn, Alabama and attended Auburn University after playing two years of college softball in Andalusia, AL. She is married to her husband, Justin, and they have five children! In her free time, Beth loves spending time with the Lord, singing on her Church’s worship team, spending time with her family and watching sports. Her favorite part of working at Holland Homes is the leadership and their desire to equip and grow their team members from the inside out!
Jeremiah Bruce
Head of In-House Production
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Jeremiah Bruce grew up in Lafayette, Alabama and has been in the building industry for 16 years. He is married, and he has four brothers and four sisters. Jeremiah loves being a part of the Auburn community.
Lainey Clowdus
Director of Design
and Operations at Furnish
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Lainey Clowdus grew up in Birmingham, Alabama and attended Troy University where she met her husband, Wil. They now live in Auburn, Alabama with their two dogs, Finch and Daly. Lainey’s favorite part about her job is helping buyers envision a house as their home through staging. She enjoys the community at Holland Homes and is honored to be a part of the team.
Morgan Holland
Senior
Sales Team Member
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Morgan Holland grew up in Athens, Alabama before attending Auburn University. Morgan married her husband, Daniel, in 2022 and they are expecting their first child in January of 2024! She loves people and is passionate about helping people find a place to call home. Morgan’s favorite part about her job is meeting new people and celebrating with them as their home ownership dreams come true. She loves that Holland Homes does more than build houses; they take care of people. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, hosting friends, and trying new desserts. Morgan will walk with you every step of the buying process and is ready to help you find a place to call home!
Logan Roberts
Senior
Project Leader
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Logan Roberts grew up in Prattville, Alabama and graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Building Science. Prior to working with Holland Homes, he has 3 years of experience in the construction industry. In his free time, Logan enjoys camping and spending time at the lake. Building quality homes and contributing to the Holland Homes team makes Logan’s job a rewarding experience. Fun fact about Logan: his middle name is Holland!
Colby Swindell
Head of
Purchasing
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Colby Swindell grew up in Eclectic, Alabama and has been married to his wife, Caroline, since March of 2017. Together they have one daughter, Stella. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family and attending sporting events. Colby has been in the construction industry for more than ten years. Colby appreciates all of Holland Homes’ core values and how they truly set us apart from others in the construction industry.
Robert Hardwick
Head of
DanCor Cabinets
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Robert Hardwick grew up in Lake City, Florida and has been in the construction industry for 13 years. Before joining the Holland Homes team, he served in the United States Army and was stationed in South Korea. Him and his wife, Nickie, have been married for 28 years. He loves to spend time with his family, including his 3 grandchildren and enjoys helping and serving others. His favorite part about working at Holland Homes is that he gets to be a part of every house we build.
Susan Dougherty
Holland Homes
Sales Advisor
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Susan Smith grew up in Fort Payne, Alabama and has been a real estate broker for 25 years. She is a graduate of Auburn University with a degree in Merchandising and Textile Chemistry. Susan has a son and daughter in-law who also live in Auburn and work with Holland Homes. Fun fact: Susan was a member of the War Eagle Flying team in college, and she has a private pilot’s license!
Corey Parker
Head of
Homeowner Experience
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Corey Parker grew up in Kennesaw, Georgia, and he attended Columbus State University and Highlands College. He is married to his wife, Pua, and they have two children named Zibby and Zeke! In his free time, Corey loves to workout, attend Auburn Athletic events, and hangout with his family on the lake. His favorite part of working at Holland Homes is seeing a house go from start to finish and hearing the home owners say how much they’ve enjoyed the experience!
Ellie Barron
Financial Coordinator
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Ellie Barron is from Troy, Alabama where she attended Troy University. In her free time, Ellie enjoys going to the beach and the lake as well as spending time with her friends and family. Ellie’s favorite part of working for Holland Homes is getting to work for a company that strives for excellence in everything they do!
Sales Team
Rileigh Sefton
Senior
Sales Team Member
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Rileigh Sefton grew up in Birmingham, Alabama and attended Auburn University where she met her husband, Wheeler. Following graduation, she returned to Birmingham to begin a career in real estate alongside her dad. Rileigh and her husband had been dreaming of moving back to Auburn as soon as they left and are now able to make this dream a reality. Rileigh loves to serve people and help them navigate through the home buying process. She loves being able to host people and build relationships in the walls of her own home and wants that for others as well! In her free time, she can be found on long walks, tailgating on game days, or cooking with her husband.
Sawyer Jones
Senior
Sales Team Member
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Sawyer Jones, an Auburn native, has been in real estate for four years. He loves spending time with has wife, daughter, and two golden retrievers. Graduating from Auburn with a degree in Finance, Sawyer has a fondness for business and creativity, each of which he brings to Holland Homes.
Julie Brittle
Senior
Sales Team Member
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Julie Brittle was born and raised in Auburn, Alabama. After graduating from Auburn University with a degree in Communications, she moved to Birmingham. After working full time in bridal sales, Julie obtained her real estate license in early 2021 and has been serving the Birmingham and Auburn areas ever since. Julie is married to Paxton, and they a son named Eli. Julie’s favorite part of being on the Holland Homes team is the genuine care the entire staff has for each other, our homeowners, and for the work we get to do. She loves representing Holland Homes and helping connect wonderful people to beautiful homes!
Chelsea Hamm
Sales Team
Member
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Chelsea Hamm grew up in Ozark, AL and has recently moved to Auburn, AL to pursue a real estate career. She is looking forward to working with Holland Homes and developing lasting friendships with home buyers. She is happily married to her husband, Ryan Hamm. They have two little girls, Jaysea and Delaney. In her spare time, Chelsea enjoys being on the water at Lake Martin or at the beach. My favorite part of working with Holland Homes is the value of the relationships they are passionate about creating.
Cresta Burks
Sales Team
Member
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Cresta Langley Burks is an Auburn native. She graduated from Auburn University with a double major in Spanish and History. She is looking forward to working with Holland Homes and developing lasting friendships with home buyers. Cresta grew up with father in construction and a mother in real estate…the roots run deep! She has two sons Hoben and Caden. In her spare time, Cresta enjoys spending time with family, taking trips with friends, and walking her golden doodle, Ruth! My favorite part of working with Holland Homes is in the values – purpose, people, process, and product. Cresta is eager to guide and assist people with a smooth process and the end result is a beautiful, well built product they can enjoy and make memories in!
Bradley Robertson
Sales Team
Member
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Bradley Robertson grew up in Auburn and graduated from Auburn University with a Public Relations degree in 2003. Her and her husband, Isaac, have 3 kids, Braxton, Janie Belle and Shep. Bradley started her real estate career in 2022, and her favorite part of working at Holland Homes is the sense of community and genuine joy that come from her coworkers. In her free time, Bradley loves cooking, running, travel, being on their family farm and visiting their family beach house!
Kristina Clary
Sales Team Member
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Kristina Clary is originally from Selma, Alabama but has recently moved to the Auburn area. In her free time, she loves spending time with her dogs, shopping and hanging out with her friends and family. Her favorite part of working at Holland Homes is how everyone on the team truly loves serving each other and the community of people around them. Kristina looks forward to using her passion for serving others while being able to build a lasting relationship with them!
Will Dorminy
Sales Team Member
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Will Dorminy grew up in Dothan, Alabama and attended the University of Mobile where he met his wife, Melissa! They have five children together, one girl and four boys. Will is a huge sports fan. In his free time, you will find him playing any and all sports, spending time at Lake Martin or traveling across the world. Will’s favorite part of working for Holland Homes is knowing that the heart behind the company is to positively impact the people we serve in their home buying journey.
Corey Milner
Assistant
Sales Team Member
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Corey graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and is married with four children. Corey has been in the real estate industry for a few years and enjoys being a part of the Holland Homes family! In her free time, Corey enjoys cross country road trips, listening to audiobooks, cooking out and social gatherings with her friends!
Holly Smith
Assistant
Sales Team Member
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Holly Smith grew up in Green Bay, Wisconsin and is new to the construction industry. Her education experience includes an undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay, as well as a Masters in Business Administration from AUM. Holly loves working for Holland Homes because of the great family atmosphere and team culture. In her free time, Holly enjoys going hiking with her husband, Ryan, and her two dogs – Duke and Daisy. Holly also enjoys attending the Auburn Gymnastics meets and is an avid Green Bay Packer fan.
Allison Roosa
Closing Coordinator
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Allison is originally from Pennsylvania, but has lived all over the United States due to being in a military family. Her husband and two children reside in Auburn with a crew of rescue animals! Allison has been in the construction industry for more than 3 years, and loves working for Holland Homes is the family work environment and being part of a team that is constantly working toward making themselves better. In her free time, you can find Allison at the ball fields for her kids games, and enjoys going on walks, traveling, taking on home projects and reading a good book!
Production Team
Connor Borie
Senior Project Leader
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Connor Borie was born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama. He has been in the construction industry for 4 years now. Him and his girlfriend, Savannah, have a white lab named Drake. He loves spending time on Lake Martin and doing anything outdoors. Connor’s favorite part about working at Holland Homes is getting to see how happy homeowners are when their completed home is finally turned over to them.
Ben Crew
Project Leader
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Ben Crew grew up in Birmingham and together him and his wife, Laura, have three kids together! Ben has been in the construction industry since 1999 and joined the Holland Homes team in 2023. In his free time, he loves to hunt, build furniture and spend time with his family. Ben’s favorite part of working for Holland Homes is the commitment to culture and growth on the team that creates a passion to learn, grow and develop new ideas.
Max Dailey
Project Leader
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Max grew up in the Central Valley of California and graduated from Jefferson State University where he studied Construction Management. Him and his wife, MacKenna, have two dogs, Sturgill and Otis. He has been in the construction industry for over a year. In his spare time, Max enjoys spending time with his friends and family, golfing and reading. Max’s favorite part of working at Holland Homes is learning building science and the camaraderie
Michael Ostenson
Project Leader
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Michael Ostenson grew up in Alpharetta, Georgia and has been in the construction industry for 2 years. He graduated from Auburn University and shortly after graduation, he married his wife, Rebecca. He enjoys watching cricket and soccer in his free time. He also enjoys cooking with his friends and family. His favorite part of working at Holland Homes is having a hard-working team to work with that produce beautiful homes.
Zachary Dauwer
Project Leader
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Zachary Dauwer grew up in Wiggins, Mississippi, but he moved to Hoover, Alabama in high school. He has three years of experience in the construction industry but has been on a job site since he could walk, since his grandfather was in construction. Zachary and his wife, Caitlin, have a dog named Delta. He enjoys cooking anything and everything. Fun Fact: Zachary is a member of the Alabama Army National Guard. His favorite part about working at Holland Homes is the passion that everyone has. Everyone is so dedicated that it doesn’t seem like another day at work, but as if his coworkers have taken the opportunity to fulfill their God-given purpose.
Gray Walker
Assistant Project Leader
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Gray grew up in Opelika, Alabama and played collegiate tennis for Point University and graduated from Auburn University! Gray is new to the construction industry, and loves the close bond and team aspect that all the project leaders share. In his free time, he enjoys hanging out with his friends and family, serving with the kids at Auburn Community Church, and playing and watching any sports!
Ethan Punch
Assistant Project Leader
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Ethan is from Acworth, Georgia and graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Business Management. Ethan and his wife, Madison, have since moved to Birmingham and have a dog together, Maggie! In his free time, Ethan enjoys going to Auburn athletic events and going on hikes. He has more than a year of experience in the construction industry and his favorite part of working at Holland Homes is working at a Christ-centered company that focuses on people. He loves that Holland Homes puts people first in the homebuilding process and build them a home that will last for generations.
David Fontanez
Project Leader
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David Fontanez grew up in Maine, where he attended the University of Southern Maine. Him and his wife, Jaynee, have two little boys. In David’s free time, he enjoys building furniture and going on walks with his family. David served in the United States Army and has worked in the construction industry ever since. David takes pride in the company that he works for.
Ryan Reynolds
Project Leader
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Ryan is from Lynchburg, Virginia and graduated from Liberty University. He is married to his wife, Ragan, and they have a daughter named Hudson! Ryan is new to the construction industry, and his favorite part of working at Holland Homes is the fulfillment of building a home that will hold so many memories for someone’s family. In his free time, Ryan enjoys coaching the Auburn Men’s Lacrosse Team!
Kody Littles
Assistant Project Leader
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Kody Littles was born and raised in Florida. He is married to his beautiful wife, Abigale and together they have two daughters, Adelynn and Everly. Kody has a few months of experience in construction but is excited to continue growing and learning more in his role! In his free time he enjoys hunting, spending time with his family and watching Auburn sports. Kody’s favorite part about working for Holland Homes is building amazing homes and creating the best home buying experience for all families.
Braedon Keith
Project Leader
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Braedon Keith grew up in Trussville, Alabama and graduated from Hewitt College in 2017. He also attended Marion Military Institute for 2 years and received an associates degree. Brandon is married to his beautiful wife, Kennedy and together they have a little girl named Everleigh and are expecting their baby boy in March of 2025! Brandon has been in the trade industry such as plumbing, electrical and HVAC for over 5 years. In his free time he enjoys playing golf and spending time with his family. He also loves to go camping and spending time in nature. Brandon’s favorite part about working for Holland Homes is getting to learn from all of our different trades and gaining knowledge that will help him in many aspects of life and to be a better Project Leader.
John Morgan
Project Leader
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John Morgan grew up in Panama City, Florida and graduated from Florida State University. John has one daughter who attends Auburn University. John has been in the construction industry for over 25 years. In his free time he loves to go hunting and fishing. John’s favorite part about working for Holland Homes is our Christ-like values and how we serve our people.
People Team
Abigale Littles
Holland Experience Coordinator
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Abigale grew up in Plant City, Florida, married her high school sweetheart Kody and they have two little girls, Adelynn Reece and Everly Pearl! She has been in the event planning industry since 2019, and loves working for Holland Homes because the of the values that we have and that The Lord is at the center of the company. In her free time, Abigale loves serving at Auburn Community Church, tailgating in the fall and spending time on the water with family and friends!
Stephanie LaVoy
Assistant Team Member Care Coordinator
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Stephanie LaVoy grew up in Montgomery, Alabama and graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Activity and Health. Stephanie and her husband were highschool sweethearts and currently have two little girls with one little boy joining their family in March of 2025! In her free time she enjoys woodworking, home improvement projects, and upcycling furniture. Stephanie’s favorite part of working for Holland Homes is creating positive experiences for all of our homeowners.
Development Team
Mark Derzis
Model Developer
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Mark Derzis grew up in Birmingham, Alabama, and graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Environmental Design in May 2023. In his free time, Mark enjoys hiking and mountain biking, spending time on Lake Martin or at the beach with his friends and family. Marks favorite part of working at Holland Homes is the sense of community the company provides. He enjoys working with his coworkers to solve problems and find solutions!
Spencer Cothran
Assistant Project Engineer
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Nick James
Community Project Leader
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Nick is from Daphne, Alabama and attended Jacksonville University where he received his degree in Economics. Nick and his wife, Rebecca, have two daughters, Dorothy and Barbara, and a black lab named Walker! He has worked in the Real Estate industry since 2022, and loves working with Holland Homes because of the team-focused work environment. In his free time, Nick enjoys being outdoors and going to the beach with his family!
Pre-Construction Team
Pierson Hipp
Pre-Con Coordinator
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Pierson grew up in Greewich, Connecticut and moved to Auburn to attend Auburn University. While he is new to the construction industry, his favorite part of working at Holland Homes is seeing the preparation that it takes to build a home and being part of a great staff culture. In his free time, Pierson enjoys going to the lake, hunting, serving at Church and spending time with friends!
Finance Team
Ben Patton
Financial
Support
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Ben Patton grew up in Rochester, Michigan and moved to Auburn to obtain a Finance degree from Auburn University. He enjoys listening to music, playing the guitar, working out and playing golf. While he is new to the construction industry, Ben’s favorite part about working at Holland Homes is serving other and making a difference in the lives of those around him.
Candice Barber
Trade Partner
Care
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Candice Barber grew up in Alexander City, Alabama and is fairly new to the construction industry. She is married to her husband Andrew, and they have two beautiful girls. In her downtime, you can find Candice and her family on Lake Martin boating, fishing, and relaxing on the water. Candice loves what Holland Homes stands for as a company and is excited to grow and work with such an amazing team.
Patrick Pigg
Assistant Financial
Team Member
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Patrick is from Valley, Alabama and attended Auburn University at Montgomery. He is new to the construction industry but loves working at Holland Homes because of the family-like environment and how everyone on the team is made to feel valued. In Patrick’s free time, he enjoys running, playing golf with friends, doing projects around the house and watching Alabama athletics.
Ethan Fisher
Financial Team Member
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Ethan Fisher grew up in the Auburn area and graduated from Auburn University. He has been in the construction industry for more than 3 years. In his free time, he enjoys being outside, going hiking and playing golf. Ethans favorite part about working at Holland Homes is the sense of community that the team has and the extraordinary personal experience that we bring to our customers!
Josh Vaughn
Data Analyst
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Joshua Vaughn grew up as a self-confessed “military brat”, but spent most of his childhood in Prattville, AL. He attended Auburn University and earned a degree in Supply Chain Management. Joshua recently adopted an adorable German Shepherd puppy named Sasha. In his free time Josh enjoys spending time with friends, playing video games, and competitive shooting. His favorite thing about his job is the sense of community that Holland Homes is able to create both as a team, and in the neighborhoods we build.
Homeowner Experience Team
Matt Vaughn
Auburn Homeowner
Experience Leader
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Matt was born and raised in Clovis, New Mexico. He attended Auburn University where he met his wife Shelby. Together they have a little girl, Adalyn Ruth and a dog named Oaks! In Matt’s free time, he loves to hunt, fish, and cook. While Matt is new to the construction industry, he loves that Holland Homes creates an environment of togetherness in the communities that we build!
Zac Crooks
Birmingham Homeowner
Experience Leader
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Zac is from Oak Grove, Alabama and graduated from Highlands College in 2014. Zac has worked in the commercial construction industry for a decade and has recently switched to residential construction. In his free time, Zac enjoys listening to audiobooks and podcasts. His favorite part of working at Holland Homes is working on a team that is so willing to help whenever needed. Everyone jumps in and helps out on our team!
Marketing Team
Reid Kemp
Videographer & Digital
Content Creator
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Reid Kemp grew up in Fayetteville, Georgia and is new to the construction industry. He graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Visual Media and a minor in Graphic Design. Reid and his wife Katie have 2 sons Ben and Hudson, and own two dogs. He loves to spend time golfing. Fun Fact: Reid is a huge Star Wars fan! His favorite part about working at Holland Homes is the family atmosphere and the fact everyone works together to provide an amazing home that future homeowners will enjoy.
Stephanie Edstrom
Graphic
Designer
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Stephanie Edstrom has always had an appreciation for architecture, originally inspired by her father who designed and built her childhood home in Atlanta. She graduated from Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida, majoring in Fine Art and Graphic Design. Her creative experience spans from photography, two dimensional art, and graphic design to jewelry design and fabrication. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, the outdoors, travelling, music, the arts, and the beach. Stephanie is motivated by the hard-working atmosphere, ambitions, and positive values of Holland Homes.
Hope Nichols
Graphic
Designer
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Hope Nichols grew up in Auburn and studied Biblical Studies at Toccoa Falls College. In her free time, Hope enjoys attending Auburn football and basketball games, serving at church, and spending time with her friends. She has been involved in graphic design for 5 years, and her favorite part of working at Holland Homes is how intentional the team is with our customers throughout their home buying experience. Hope says it is evident that everyone at Holland Homes is working toward a greater purpose as our motivation each day!
Erica Williams
Senior
Interior Designer
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Erica Williams was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, until she decided to attend college at Auburn University. She grew up with both her parents working in the lumber and residential building community and is excited to be working in such a fulfilling field. Erica has been a dancer most of her life and continues this passion by teaching at a dance studio in Opelika. She has grown up with a love for football, and she cheers for the Auburn Tigers and the Steelers!
Ansley Prutsman
Assistant
Interior Designer
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Ansley grew up in Tallahassee, Florida and moved to Auburn to attend Auburn University where she received her degree in Marketing. She is married to her high school sweetheart, and they have two English Springer Spaniels, Briggs and Filson! Ansley grew up helping her family designing homes in the real estate industry, and loves working for Holland Homes because of the environment where everyone truly loves what they do and the joy of serving clients is what motivates the team. In her free time, Ansley enjoys cooking, baking and gardening!
Kayla Purohit
Digital Marketing
Coordinator
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Kayla Purohit grew up in Fayetteville, GA and has been in the Hospitality and Marketing industry for over 15 years. In 2022, she married her husband Joshua and is a mom to their little boy, Julian. She also has two dogs, Rylie & Ryder. In her free time, she enjoys going to Georgia to spend time with her family and friends or taking spontaneous trips to the beach. Kayla’s favorite part about Holland Homes is the heart behind the company and how we serve our customers throughout their home buying process.