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Paul J. Romanowski is the CEO of D.R. Horton Inc., the largest homebuilding company in the U.S. He took charge on October 1, 2023, after rising through the ranks since he joined in 1999. Starting as a Division President in...

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Paul J. Romanowski

CEO of D.R. Horton

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Marketing from Butler University

Field of Expertise

Business & Management

Sector of Economy

Consumer Cyclical

Born

October 1, 1970 - 54 years ago

CEO of D.R. Horton for

1 year 6 months (Oct 2023 - Present)

Previous Experience

Executive Vice President and Co-Chief Operating Officer, Region President overseeing homebuilding operations in Florida and the Gulf Coast

Holdings

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As CEO of D.R. Horton, Paul J. Romanowski holds a significant number of shares, reflecting his deep commitment to the company. His recent financial stakes show a marked increase. Initially, most of his wealth was tied to his stock awards,...

Mar 18, 2025

Total Stock Sold

$7.18M

DHI

$7.18M

70,000 DHI shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Paul J. Romanowski didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra DHI70,000 shares worth $2.87M.
This is -60.01% and $4.31M less than what they got when they sold the stock.

Charitable Transactions

DHI

3,500 shares

DHI

Recent Charitable Transactions

DHI

3,500 shares

DHI

Dec 18, 2024

Charity

Insider Trading

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DHI

3,500 shares

DHI

Dec 18, 2024

Charity

DHI

15,824 shares

DHI

Oct 30, 2024

Received

DHI

14,249 shares

DHI

Apr 19, 2024

Received

DHI

$4.49M

DHI at $112.16/share

May 17, 2023

Sale

DHI

$2.69M

DHI at $89.68/share

Dec 21, 2022

Sale

Compensation History

See how much did Paul J. Romanowski make over time.

In 2023, Paul J. Romanowski's total compensation reached $14.19 million. This included a salary of $500,000 and a bonus exceeding $6 million, based on the company's pre-tax income performance. He also received 11,850 time-based restricted stock units (RSUs) and a target of 75,000 performance RSUs, showcasing a strategy that links significant earnings to the company's long-term performance. His compensation structure is designed to motivate him over several years rather than just rewarding short-term successes. Romanowski's approach aligns with D.R. Horton's goal to ensure executives act in the best interest of shareholders over the long haul. He's set to earn even more as these policies evolve with the company's growth.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$8.09M

Salary

$500.00K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy emphasizes performance-based incentives aligned with long-term stockholder value, with a significant portion of total compensation at risk based on company performance.

Bonus

$6.31M

Board Justification

The PTI Bonus earned for the fiscal year based on the Company's pre-tax income performance.

Other

$59.90K

Board Justification

Includes 401(k) matching contributions and SERP contributions.

Restricted Stock

$1.22M(11.85K RSU)

Board Justification

11,850 Time-Based RSUs granted in 2023 that vested ratably over five years.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics include pre-tax income, total shareholder return, and other operational goals.

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