THIS IS WHAT IT’S ALL ABOUT

ABOUT BERKELEY HOMES

If you’re thinking about a new home, you’ve come to the right place. Because knowing your builder, as in really knowing your builder, is the key to a worry-free experience. And a home that’s truly in sync with your life. From all of us at Berkeley Homes, thanks for stopping by. We can’t wait to meet you in person and start crafting a home that’s just right for you.

The Berkeley Difference

FRESH AND LOCALLY-SOURCED

At Berkeley Homes, we’ve been building exclusively in the Denver area for more than 30 years. You’ll see the difference in our fresh home designs by award-winning local architects.

You’ll feel the difference in our quality construction practices and higher levels of standard finish—at every price point. (We have excellent, decades-long relationships with some of Denver’s most reputable tradespeople.) You’ll also love the difference in our customer-centered buying process, because we answer to you, our buyers, not to a corporate office in another state.

Meet the Team

HOMEBUILDERS. LIFESTYLE FACILITATORS.
DETAIL STICKLERS.

Who builds your new home is important. Get to know the team that will pave the way to your brand new home.

Leadership Team
Community Specialists

JEFF WILLIS

President/Owner

JEFF WILLIS

President/Owner

Jeff joined Berkeley Homes in 2006. Beginning with his family’s homebuilding company in Arizona, Jeff has more than 25 years of experience in the homebuilding business. He was named 2011 Builder of the Year by the Homebuilders Association of Metro Denver.

LARRY MALONE

Executive Vice President of
Development and Construction

LARRY MALONE

Executive Vice President of
Development and Construction

Larry brings over 30 years of experience in residential construction, including oversight of 7+ communities in three different states, to his role at Berkeley Homes. He is a member of the Home Builders Foundation board and loves sharing his construction expertise to help those in the local community.

SHAUNA SMITH

Customer Experience Manager

SHAUNA SMITH

Customer Experience Manager

Shauna joined Berkeley Homes in 2014, bringing with her more than 25 years of home building experience, including co-owning a custom home building company. Her vast wealth of knowledge helps guide buyers through design center selections, creating homes that reflect their personal style and taste.

ELIZABETH RITTER-SEWALT

Vice President/CFO

ELIZABETH RITTER-SEWALT

Vice President/CFO

Elizabeth has overseen all accounting, finance and human resources duties for Berkeley Homes since 2002. She brings with her an MS in Finance and an MBA in International Finance/Management from the University of Colorado and a BBA in Accounting from Baylor University in Texas.

ALEXA NICKLESS

New Home Advisor

ALEXA NICKLESS

New Home Advisor

After 6 years with Berkeley Homes and a background in business, marketing and new home closings, Alexa’s days revolve around helping home buyers have a personal and hands-on experience with someone they can trust.

TAMI SESSLER-COOKE

Baseline Community Specialist

TAMI SESSLER-COOKE

Baseline Community Specialist

Tami has been part of the Berkeley team for 15 years and brings a background in real estate, property management, mortgage lending and onsite sales to her role as Community Specialist. “I love meeting new people and helping them through one of the biggest purchase decisions they will make” says Tami.

ELISE HATFIELD

Painted Prairie Community Specialist

ELISE HATFIELD

Painted Prairie Community Specialist

After spending 10 years behind the scenes and 16 years total in home building, Elise knew she wanted to transition to the role of Community Manager in order to meet new people and help them achieve their dream of building a new home.

CAROL BARRINGTON

Canyonpoint Community Specialist

CAROL BARRINGTON

Canyonpoint Community Specialist

Carol has been helping people buy new homes since 1991. “I have been lucky enough to work for Berkeley for 15 years and I absolutely love it,” she says. One of Carol’s favorite things about her job is helping buyer’s visions come to life in their new homes.

JILL CAREY

Community Associate

JILL CAREY

Community Associate

Jill brings her background in resort home sales to our communities, helping buyers build a home that is perfect for them. She says, “I love this business. Watching a home being built from dirt to become someone’s dream home is awesome.

DAMIAN DONAHUE

Community Associate

DAMIAN DONAHUE

Community Associate

Damian has been in the home building industry for 11 years. With a diverse background in different industries such as teaching elementary school kids, as well as serving our country as an Army Veteran, his love for helping people shines through in the home buying experience.

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Testimonials

TO FIND THE BEST HOMEBUILDER, ASK A BUYER.

“We couldn’t have asked for a better home-building experience. Our home was delivered on time as promised, and any issues or concerns we had were promptly addressed and taken care of. We love our home.”
-Shalini and Pablo
“From the initial meeting to the closing, we were very pleased and impressed with construction, communication, and all facets of purchasing and building a new home with Berkeley. I would recommend Berkeley Homes to anyone.”
-Dave
“We can’t say enough good things about Berkeley Homes. We feel that our house is well-designed and well-built with time and attention to detail.”
-Charis and Jim
“Every time we walk through the door, our decision to build with Berkeley is reaffirmed! Thank you so much for taking pride in what you build, knowing the house you build will be some family’s loving home.”
-Mary Ellen and Bob
“Each employee at Berkeley that I came in contact with was knowledgeable, polite and willing to help me understand the building process. My finished home is beautiful, and the quality of the construction is exceptional!”
-Sally
“We selected Berkeley Homes because of their excellent reputation for quality construction. The process from contract to closing could not have gone any better or smoother.”
-Lonnie and Beverly

Successful Communities

LEAVING A LEGACY

As a local builder with 30+ years of experience, we know our community through and through. But more importantly, we never stop listening and learning. The result? Homes and locations that create a highly rewarding, Colorado lifestyle. We invite you to take a look at some of the recent communities we’ve built. And start thinking about which new Berkeley Homes community is right for you.

Use the right and left arrows to view our completed communities. Then click on each community to view a photo gallery.

2023

Candlelight at The Canyons, Castle Pines

2023

Canyonpoint at The Canyons, Castle Pines

2022

Skyline Greens, Westminster

Highlands Ranch, CO

2021

TIMBERS

Parker, CO

2020

BACKCOUNTRY

Highlands Ranch, CO

2020

PAVILION VILLAS

Northglenn, CO

2019

CONNECTIONS

Westminster, CO

2019

BELLWETHER PLACE

Lone Tree, CO

2018

NEUTOWNE VILLAGE

Parker, CO

2017

SHOENBERG GREENS

Westminster, CO

2017

BOULEVARD ONE AT LOWRY

Denver, CO

2016

PARK HILL VILLAGE

Denver, CO

2016

ELEMENTS COLLECTION

Parker, CO

2015

NORTHSKY AT RIDGEGATE

Lone Tree, CO

2015

GREENWOOD RESERVE

Denver, CO

2013

PARKSIDE AT RIDGEGATE

Lone Tree, CO

2013

FOXRIDGE

Centennial, CO

2012

THE GREENS AT LOWRY

Denver, CO

2012

ARTISAN COLLECTION AT LOWRY

Denver, CO

Giving Back

CARING FOR THE COMMUNITY WE LOVE

As a long-time Colorado builder, we feel it’s essential to give back to the community that has given us so much. Each year, we contribute part of our profits, as well as our time, to several very worthwhile Denver charities. Some recent groups we’ve worked with are:

HomeAid Colorado

HomeAid Colorado brings together construction-industry professionals and affiliates to complete construction projects and provide critical resources to non-profit care providers who assist those in our community at a high risk of homelessness.

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HOME BUILDERS FOUNDATION

The Homebuilders Foundation of Denver partners with home builders and trade partners to modify homes for families and individuals that need more accessibility, allow them to remain in their current homes and regain independence.

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