Legend Homes Names Lee Darnold as President

October 6, 2025

Darnold brings more than 20 years of experience in the homebuilding industry to the role

Legend Homes today announced the appointment of Lee Darnold as its new President. Darnold brings more than 20 years of experience in the homebuilding industry, with a proven track record of driving operational excellence and growth across some of the nation’s most respected homebuilders. 


“We're thrilled to welcome Lee to Legend Homes,” Camillo Companies CEO Dan Miller says. “His experience, vision, and leadership will play a critical role in advancing our mission of providing quality homes while expanding our impact in the Texas market.” 


Darnold has held senior leadership roles at Toll Brothers, NVR, and PulteGroup, where he focused on building scalable operations, developing high-performing teams, and maximizing profitability across diverse markets. His leadership style emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to delivering exceptional homes and communities. 


Darnold joins Legend Homes at a pivotal time of growth and innovation. The company is actively enhancing its floorplan lineup and community design, with several new projects scheduled to debut in the coming years across key markets, including the Houston, San Antonio, and Dallas–Fort Worth metros. 


“Lee’s leadership comes at exactly the right time,” Miller says. “As Legend Homes enhances its product and expands its presence in Texas, his experience and vision will be invaluable in guiding our teams through this exciting period of growth and innovation.” 


A native Texan, Darnold holds a bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech University and an MBA from The University of Texas at Austin. He will be based at the company’s corporate headquarters in Houston, where he has already hit the ground running by engaging with teams and immersing himself in operations. 


“I’m excited to join Legend Homes and Camillo Companies during this important time of growth,” said Darnold. “Legend has an outstanding reputation for quality and innovation, and I look forward to working alongside the team to build on that legacy.”   


About  Legend Homes


Legend Homes is a Texas-based residential homebuilder committed to delivering high-quality, thoughtfully designed homes for first- and second-time buyers. Since 1991, Legend Homes has built more than 22,000 homes across thriving communities in the Houston, San Antonio, and Dallas-Fort Worth markets. 


Known for its dedication to innovation, value, and customer satisfaction, the company opens the door for buyers through a transparent, streamlined experience that makes the dream of homeownership both accessible and rewarding. 


To learn more, visit livelegendhomes.com


About Camillo Companies 


Camillo Companies exists to open doors to greater opportunities for all people. For more than 30 years, the company has led the way in constructing premier communities featuring affordable homes and residences that maximize style, livability, and functional floorplan designs. It is one of Texas’s largest privately held real estate development and construction companies. 


Camillo Companies is a vertically integrated operation consisting of four primary entities, including Retail (Legend Homes and Princeton Classic Homes), Residences (SimplyHome), Land Development (Academy Development), and Maintenance (LCI Services). Through these operations, Camillo Companies has constructed more than 30,000 homes and residences in the Greater Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Bryan-College Station areas, establishing a standard of exceptional customer service and attainability. 


To learn more, visit camillocompanies.com. 

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