This article first appeared in the PB June 2011
issue of Pro Builder.
Chad Tschetter, 37
VP, operations
Ryland Homes, Houston
EDUCATION
BS, Economics and Political Science, University of South Dakota; MBA, University of Texas-Arlington
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Oversees purchasing, estimating, permitting, architectural, design center, construction, and customer service functions for Houston Division
Established a quality control and benchmarking system, which helped reduce warranty costs and production time and improved customer service and staff development
As purchasing manager, implemented Lean building measures, reducing direct costs by 7.5 percent and saving more than $4 million
As superintendent, reduced production time by 41 days
OFF THE CLOCK
Getaway spot: Black Hills or Badlands, S.D.
Hobbies include mountain biking, camping, and baseball (plays for and manages an amateur baseball team)
Fave foods: pizza and cheeseburgers
On the nightstand: “Undaunted Courage” and “The Fountainhead”
SECRET LIFE
Is a reality TV junkie
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