Visionary Homes Names Ryan Smith New CEO

Ryan Smith will officially become the Chief Executive Officer of Visionary Homes on September 1, 2026, taking over from founder Jeff Jackson, who will transition to the role of chairman of the board. Smith joined Visionary Homes on June 15 and will work closely with Jackson throughout the summer to ensure a smooth leadership handover. Jackson, who co-founded the Utah-based homebuilder in 2004, will remain actively involved until the end of 2026 before fully assuming his chairman duties on January 1, 2027. This leadership change is part of a long-term succession plan for Visionary Homes, recognized as one of Utah's largest privately held homebuilders. The company develops communities across Utah and collaborates with Misawa Homes America, the U.S. arm of Japan's Misawa Homes Co. Ltd.

Smith brings over two decades of experience in production homebuilding and master-planned communities, primarily in the Mountain West and Southwest regions. Prior to joining Visionary Homes, he held the position of president and chief operating officer at Oakwood Homes, a Clayton Homes company. During his tenure at Oakwood Homes, Smith reportedly grew sales and housing starts by 41% in 2025, despite a decline in those specific markets. His earlier career includes leadership roles at Beazer Homes and Shea Homes, as well as managing Oakwood's Utah and Arizona division from Salt Lake City. Smith earned his MBA from the University of Southern California's Marshall School of Business.

In a statement, Smith expressed his honor in joining Visionary Homes, highlighting the organization's commitment to quality. Jackson praised Smith as a respected, driven leader and expressed full confidence in his ability to guide the company forward. Visionary Homes indicated that the company is scaling its operations.