# Bill Boor

> Bill Boor is President and CEO of Cavco Industries, Inc., based in Phoenix. A Cavco director since 2008 and CEO since April 2019, he previously led Great Lakes Brewing Company and held leadership positions in building materials and natural resources. His work includes factory-built housing operations, organizational integration and public advocacy for housing access.

- **Role:** President and CEO at Cavco Industries, Inc.
- **Organizations:** Cavco Industries, Inc., La-Z-Boy Incorporated, Manufactured Housing Institute, Great Lakes Brewing Company, Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., American Gypsum Company, Centex Corporation, Weyerhaeuser Company, Procter & Gamble
- **Education:** Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, Master of Business Administration, Harvard Business School
- **Known for:** Participated in Cavco’s 2003 spin-off work at Centex., Served as Great Lakes Brewing Company’s first CEO., Led Cavco’s integration of operating businesses and emphasis on employee development.

## Career timeline

- **2003** — Worked on Cavco’s strategy and spin-off while in corporate development at Centex.
- **2007-2014** — Held executive roles at Cleveland-Cliffs, including corporate development, strategy and risk, and ferroalloys leadership.
- **2008** — Joined Cavco’s board in July.
- **2015** — Became CEO of Great Lakes Brewing Company in September.
- **2018-2019** — Served as Cavco’s nonexecutive board chairman.
- **2019** — Appointed Cavco CEO effective April 15.
- **2025** — Joined La-Z-Boy’s board effective December 8.

## Achievements

- Participated in Cavco’s 2003 spin-off work at Centex.
- Served as Great Lakes Brewing Company’s first CEO.
- Led Cavco’s integration of operating businesses and emphasis on employee development.
- Named in AZ Big Media’s 2025 business leadership features.
- Testified at the May 14, 2025 House housing innovation hearing as Cavco CEO and MHI chairman.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Cavco published its recap of the September National Mall showcase, including Boor’s meetings with policymakers around the Grande Arbor demonstration.
- **2026-08** — Spoke on a housing panel at the League of Arizona Cities and Towns conference.
- **2026-05** — Announced a planned 616,000-square-foot El Mirage facility, targeting operations by mid-2027 subject to conditions.
- **2026-03** — Met Senator Mark Kelly during a Cavco Phoenix plant visit and appeared on CNBC to discuss manufactured housing.

## Links

- Website: https://www.cavcohomes.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billboor

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