Jon Jaffe

Jon Jaffe served as Co-Chief Executive Officer and President of Lennar Corporation, one of the nation's leading homebuilders. He joined Lennar in 1983 as an assistant superintendent in Tampa and rose through decades of hard work and commitment to become Co-CEO and President. Following a distinguished 42-year career, Jaffe retired effective December 31, 2025, stepping down from his Board role as well.

Jaffe became Vice President in 1994 and in 1995 moved to California to lead the company's expansion into that state and the West. He spearheaded Lennar's acquisition efforts targeting land and homebuilders including Bramalea Homes, Pacific Greystone Homes, Coto de Caza, Stevenson Ranch, and CalAtlantic Homes, as well as major properties like Mare Island, Hunters Point, El Toro, and Treasure Island. These acquisitions helped transition Lennar into the nation's leading homebuilder. He was promoted to Chief Operating Officer from 2004 to 2019, before becoming Co-CEO in November 2020.

Throughout his tenure, Jaffe exemplified a relentless focus on operational excellence and execution, guiding Lennar through defining moments and driving its national expansion, notably in California. His leadership was instrumental in integrating landmark acquisitions and steering the Company through challenges from Hurricane Andrew to the Great Recession with resilience and strength.

Career history

• Assistant Superintendent, Tampa (1983)
• Vice President (1994)
• Regional expansion leader, California (1995 onwards)
• Chief Operating Officer (2004–2019)
• Co-President (2018–2023)
• Co-Chief Executive Officer and President (2020–2025)

Jaffe received an undergraduate degree in architecture from the University of Florida and pursued graduate studies in the same field at Georgia Tech. He serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Five Point Holdings, LLC (NYSE: FPH), Opendoor, and True Anthem.

What Jon Jaffe could bring to an advisory or board role: Jaffe's four-decade career navigating Lennar through economic cycles, competitive consolidation, and strategic acquisitions positions him as an invaluable mentor on operational scaling and M&A integration in homebuilding. His proven ability to drive profitability during downturns (Hurricane Andrew, Great Recession) combined with his California expansion expertise could benefit companies seeking to optimize cost structures and unlock value in real estate development or construction-adjacent sectors.