Mattamy Homes U.S. will have a new chief executive on September 1, 2026, when COO Chris Lindhorst succeeds Keith Bass, who is retiring after six years leading the company’s U.S. operations. Lindhorst brings more than two decades of homebuilding leadership experience to the role and will oversee the business’s next phase of growth.
Key Takeaways
- Keith Bass will retire as CEO of Mattamy Homes U.S. effective September 1, 2026.
- Chris Lindhorst, currently the company’s U.S. chief operating officer, will succeed Bass.
- Lindhorst joined Mattamy Homes in February 2026 after more than 16 years with D.R. Horton.
- His previous responsibilities included operations associated with more than 13,000 annual home closings across 11 markets.
- Mattamy said its U.S. operations achieved record revenues, earnings and community counts during Bass’s tenure.
Mattamy Homes U.S. Announces CEO Leadership Transition
Chris Lindhorst will become CEO of Mattamy Homes U.S. on September 1, succeeding Keith Bass, who is retiring after six years in the position. Lindhorst currently serves as chief operating officer and joined Mattamy Homes in February 2026.
Bass joined Mattamy Homes in 2020 and led the company’s U.S. operations during a period that included changes and volatility across the homebuilding industry. Mattamy said the U.S. business achieved record revenues, earnings and community counts during his tenure.
Lindhorst will take responsibility for all of Mattamy Homes’ U.S. operations as the company advances its long-term growth strategy. His appointment places an executive with extensive homebuilding operations experience at the head of the U.S. business.
Larry Nicholson, vice chair of Mattamy Homes, said Bass helped strengthen and expand the U.S. business during his tenure. Nicholson also credited Bass with leading the organization through market conditions and industry changes while maintaining a focus on its people and operational performance.
The leadership change will take effect at the beginning of September, creating a defined transition between Bass’s retirement and Lindhorst’s appointment.
The succession follows a pattern seen in other major companies, where an established executive is replaced by a leader already familiar with the organization’s operations. A recent example involved Mohawk Industries, which announced that President and COO Paul De Cock would succeed CEO Jeffrey Lorberbaum while Lorberbaum remained chairman.
Keith Bass Retires After Six Years as U.S. CEO
Bass joined Mattamy Homes in 2020 and became a central figure in the company’s U.S. operations during the following six years. His tenure included growth in revenue, earnings and the number of communities operated by the U.S. business, according to Mattamy.
The company said Bass helped strengthen and expand its U.S. operations while managing periods of volatility in the homebuilding industry. His responsibilities covered the company’s U.S. business, which operates across multiple markets.
Mattamy Homes has U.S. operations in 11 markets: Charlotte, Raleigh, Phoenix, Tucson, Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa, Sarasota, Naples, Dallas and Southeast Florida. Tampa serves as the company’s U.S. headquarters.
Bass’s retirement is effective September 1, when Lindhorst will formally assume the CEO role. Mattamy did not announce a separate successor for the COO position in the leadership transition announcement.
Nicholson thanked Bass for his contributions to the company and described his leadership as important to the U.S. business. The company also credited Bass with maintaining a focus on its people and operational performance during his tenure.
CEO succession has also been examined in other recent leadership coverage, including reporting on the planning and responsibilities associated with major executive transitions.
Bass’s departure therefore closes a six-year period of leadership for Mattamy Homes U.S. before the company moves to its next executive structure under Lindhorst.
Chris Lindhorst Becomes Mattamy Homes CEO on September 1
Lindhorst joined Mattamy Homes in February 2026 as chief operating officer and worked with Bass and the company’s senior leadership team before being selected as his successor.
His appointment gives the U.S. business a CEO who has already spent several months inside the organization. During that period, Lindhorst served as COO and supported the company’s operations and growth plans.
Mattamy said Lindhorst has more than two decades of homebuilding leadership experience. His background includes more than 16 years with D.R. Horton, where he held progressively senior leadership positions.
Before joining Mattamy, Lindhorst most recently served as a regional president at D.R. Horton. In that position, he oversaw operations responsible for more than 13,000 annual home closings across 11 markets in Texas, Arizona and New Mexico.
The experience gave Lindhorst responsibility for large-scale homebuilding operations before his move to Mattamy. His appointment as CEO follows his initial role as COO at the company.
As CEO, Lindhorst will lead Mattamy Homes’ U.S. operations and continue advancing the company’s long-term growth strategy. His responsibilities will cover the business’s operations across its U.S. markets.
Leadership responsibilities can change as companies grow, with executive roles often becoming more structured around operational oversight and strategic direction.
Lindhorst Brings More Than Two Decades of Homebuilding Experience
Lindhorst’s professional background has been concentrated in homebuilding leadership and operations. His more than 16 years at D.R. Horton included a progression through senior positions before he became a regional president.
His most recent D.R. Horton responsibilities covered operations across Texas, Arizona and New Mexico. Those operations accounted for more than 13,000 annual home closings across 11 markets.
Lindhorst then joined Mattamy Homes in February 2026 as COO. The move gave him a direct role in the company’s U.S. operations before his appointment to the CEO position.
Mattamy’s leadership described Lindhorst as having operational experience and a record of managing large-scale responsibilities. Nicholson said Lindhorst had become a valued member of the leadership team since joining the company.
Lindhorst said Bass and the wider leadership team had built a business with a strong reputation, talented employees and a clear vision for the future. He said his focus as CEO would be working with teams across the United States, serving customers and creating long-term value for the business.
The transition therefore places an executive familiar with Mattamy’s operations into the top U.S. leadership position after a relatively short period as COO.
The emphasis on operational experience is consistent with the role of executive leadership in high-growth organizations, where senior leaders may oversee both strategic direction and execution.
Mattamy Homes U.S. Continues Its Long-Term Growth Strategy
Lindhorst will assume responsibility for Mattamy Homes U.S. while continuing the company’s stated long-term growth strategy. His responsibilities will extend across the company’s 11 U.S. markets.
Mattamy Homes operates in both the United States and Canada and describes itself as North America’s largest family-owned homebuilder. The company has more than 48 years of operating history and helps 8,000 families achieve homeownership each year, according to its company information.
The U.S. business is based in Tampa and operates across markets in Florida, Texas, Arizona and North Carolina. Its U.S. locations include Charlotte, Raleigh, Phoenix, Tucson, Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa, Sarasota, Naples, Dallas and Southeast Florida.
The company said its U.S. operations reached record revenue, earnings and community counts during Bass’s six-year tenure. Those results provide the operating context for Lindhorst’s appointment as he takes responsibility for the next phase of the U.S. business.
Lindhorst said he plans to work with Mattamy teams across the United States and build on the work completed under Bass and the broader leadership team. He also identified customers, employees and long-term business value as areas of focus in his comments about the new role.
The CEO transition will become effective September 1, 2026, when Lindhorst moves from COO to CEO and Bass retires from the U.S. leadership position.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the new CEO of Mattamy Homes U.S.?
Chris Lindhorst is the incoming CEO of Mattamy Homes U.S. He currently serves as the company’s chief operating officer and will become CEO on September 1, 2026.
When will Chris Lindhorst become CEO of Mattamy Homes U.S.?
Lindhorst will become CEO effective September 1, 2026. He joined Mattamy Homes as COO in February 2026.
Why is Keith Bass leaving Mattamy Homes U.S.?
Keith Bass is retiring as CEO of Mattamy Homes U.S. His retirement becomes effective September 1, 2026, after six years leading the company’s U.S. operations.
What was Chris Lindhorst’s role before becoming CEO?
Lindhorst was chief operating officer of Mattamy Homes U.S. before his CEO appointment. He joined the company in February 2026 after more than 16 years in progressively senior leadership roles at D.R. Horton.
How long did Keith Bass lead Mattamy Homes U.S.?
Bass led Mattamy Homes U.S. for six years after joining the company in 2020. Mattamy said the U.S. business achieved record revenues, earnings and community counts during his tenure.
