Ashton Woods—No. 11 on the 2024 Builder 100—recently announced it will expand its geographic footprint to include the Denver market.
The home builder has already signed two land deals, with several others under review and plans to open for sales in 2026.
“Denver has long been on our radar for expansion because it’s a market that appreciates great product and design, set against a backdrop of relative attainability. It’s a perfect combination of factors to drive success with both our Ashton Woods and Starlight Homes brands,” says Ryan Lewis, chief operating officer of Ashton Woods. “In addition to being known for its outstanding lifestyle and booming job creation, Denver is consistently ranked as a top 20 home building market where at-scale home builders have been able to thrive.”
With the expansion into Denver—Ashton’s 13th market for operations—the company also announced the hire of Shannon Robbins as vice president of land acquisition.
“Shannon brings with her a deep understanding of the Denver market, along with the breadth and depth of experience that comes with 27 years in residential development and home building,” says Lindsay Motley, regional president for Ashton Woods. “She’s wasted no time connecting us with major developers and building partners in the metro area, and we’re thrilled to have her on board.”
Robbins, a Colorado native, has a passion for educating others on the home building industry. In addition to various leadership roles in land acquisition and development, she has also spent time in architecture and home building operations, giving her a broad lens through which to evaluate land deals.
“Working in this industry for over two decades, I was well aware of Ashton Woods’ thoughtful, design-centric approach to home building,” states Robbins. “However, it’s the people, culture, and values that really attracted me to join the Ashton Woods team as we start up operations in Denver. I believe we are well positioned for success in the Denver market, and I’m looking forward to playing a key role in the next chapter of the Ashton Woods growth story.”
