Rebecca McAdoo (left), Jake Kaplan (right)
Courtesy Garman Homes Rebecca McAdoo (left), Jake Kaplan (right)

Garman Homes—No. 165 on BUILDER’s 2024 Next 100—announced the promotion of Rebecca McAdoo to the role of CEO and Jake Kaplan to chief financial officer (CFO).

Leveraging their combined decades of experience, the duo brings a fresh wave of creativity and enthusiasm to the North Carolina–based company.

“As the founders of Garman Homes, we find it tremendously rewarding at the end of our best year to date to announce the promotions of Rebecca McAdoo to CEO and Jake Kaplan to CFO,” says Jim Garman and Alaina Money-Garman. “Both Rebecca and Jake have earned these promotions over the past several years by exemplifying world-class leadership and dedication to our long-term vision for Garman Homes, which promises relentless innovation and genuine connection.”

Since joining Garman in 2018 as division president, McAdoo has transformed the company from a single-market builder to a dual-market partner for North Carolina's top developers. McAdoo is known for her joyful leadership, high expectations, and ability to foster a culture of accountability. She is a frequent contributor to the Urban Land Institute, has spoken at numerous industry events, and recently joined the New Home Trends Institute’s Future Thinkers Council.

Kaplan joined Garman in 2018 as well as the company’s first fellow, where he was able to touch various disciplines of the business through the rotational program. His talents in financial analysis and project management quickly led him to become controller, followed by vice president of finance. In 2022, he co-created Garman Academy, a professional development program that provides courses on a wide range of topics for Garman team members.

“These promotions usher in a new era for Garman Homes, celebrating the achievement of building twice as many homes as in previous years and operating in both the Triangle and Triad markets with capacity and opportunity to continue the trajectory,” continues Jim and Alaina.

As part of Garman’s next chapter, Julie Primanti will take on the role of director of lifestyle and design, promoting Garman’s communities across the digital and social landscape and strengthening the customer experience through curated content and design recommendations.

Industry veteran Stacy Brown will continue to serve as division president, where she will oversee the builder’s development projects with a focus on expanding Garman’s brand and land pipeline within its established regions.