# Patrick Zalupski

> Patrick Zalupski is the Jacksonville-based founder, president, CEO and co-chairman of Dream Finders Homes. He formed the business in 2008 and took it public in 2021; it completed its acquisition of Beazer Homes in October 2026. He also leads the ownership group that bought the Tampa Bay Rays in 2025 and serves on the University of Florida board of trustees.

- **Role:** Founder, President, CEO and Co-Chairman at Dream Finders Homes; Principal Owner and Co-Chair of the Tampa Bay Rays
- **Organizations:** Dream Finders Homes, Tampa Bay Rays, Tampa Bay Rowdies, University of Florida Board of Trustees, DF Capital Management, FedEx, Bay Street Condominiums
- **From:** Detroit, United States
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** Degree in finance, Stetson University
- **Known for:** Built Dream Finders from 27 annual closings in 2009 to 8,608 in 2025., Led Dream Finders through its 2021 IPO., Dream Finders received the 2025 Builder of the Year award.

## Career timeline

- **2003** — Graduated from Stetson University; subsequently worked in internal audit at FedEx in Memphis.
- **2006-2008** — Managing partner of Bay Street Condominiums.
- **2008** — Formed Dream Finders Homes in December.
- **2009** — Dream Finders closed 27 homes in its first operating year.
- **2013** — Bought out his partner; Dream Finders expanded into Savannah.
- **2018** — Joined DF Capital Management investment committee; Dream Finders surpassed 1,000 annual home closings.
- **2021** — Dream Finders completed its IPO; Zalupski became board chairman.
- **2023** — Appointed to University of Florida board of trustees.
- **2024** — Dream Finders acquired Crescent Homes assets.
- **2025** — Dream Finders acquired Liberty Communities assets; Zalupski led the Rays purchase that closed September 30.
- **2026** — Dream Finders completed the Beazer acquisition on October 20.

## Achievements

- Built Dream Finders from 27 annual closings in 2009 to 8,608 in 2025.
- Led Dream Finders through its 2021 IPO.
- Dream Finders received the 2025 Builder of the Year award.
- Received Stetson University’s 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award.
- Led the investor group that acquired the Tampa Bay Rays in September 2025.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Dream Finders completed the Beazer Homes acquisition on October 20, with an approximately $2.2 billion enterprise value.
- **2026-10** — MLB published an October 19 interview with Zalupski about the Rays advancing to the World Series.
- **2026-07** — Dream Finders reported Q2 closings of 2,290 and homebuilding gross margin of 14.2%; Rick Beckwitt joined as co-chairman.

## Links

- Website: https://dreamfindershomes.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-z-zalupski-a9bb92167
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/PZalupski

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Last updated: 2026-10-24