Visionary Homes, one of the largest privately held homebuilders in Utah, has named Ryan Smith as Chief Executive Officer, effective September 1, 2026. Jeff Jackson, who co-founded the company in 2004 and has led it as CEO since, will become Chairman of the Board on January 1, 2027.

Smith joined on June 15, 2026 and will work alongside Jackson through the summer before assuming the CEO role on September 1. Jackson will remain full-time through the end of the year to support the handover, then move to Chairman. The transition is part of a multiyear leadership succession the company has been preparing.

“I am honored to join Visionary Homes,” said Ryan Smith. “Jeff and the Visionary team have created a special organization. You can feel Visionary’s commitment to quality in everything they do by simply being around the team. It’s a values-based organization and the team consistently exemplifies those values. I am excited to work with Jeff and the Visionary team to build on this legacy and serve more families in our markets.”

“From the first time I met Ryan, one thing was clear: he is a kind, driven leader people instinctively respect,” said Jeff Jackson, Founder and CEO of Visionary Homes. “He pushes hard for results while leading with humility — a rare combination. He is the right person to lead Visionary forward, and he has my full confidence and support.”

Smith brings more than 20 years scaling production homebuilding and master-planned communities across the Mountain West and Southwest. He joins Visionary from Oakwood Homes, a Clayton Homes company, where as President and Chief Operating Officer he led a four-market, $442 million homebuilder and grew sales and starts 41% in 2025 while those markets declined. He previously ran Oakwood’s Utah and Arizona division from Salt Lake City and held division leadership roles at Beazer Homes and Shea Homes, and he holds an MBA from the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business.

Visionary Homes builds in partnership with Misawa Homes America, the U.S. subsidiary of Japan’s Misawa Homes Co., Ltd. The company is scaling toward 2,000 annual home starts and expanding into neighboring markets. Its mission, values, and commitments to trade partners, customers, and communities remain unchanged through the transition.

As Chairman, Jackson will provide board leadership and governance, support the company’s long-term strategy, and steward its culture and values.

About Visionary Homes

Visionary Homes is one of the largest privately held homebuilders in Utah, with a footprint stretching from Logan to St. George. Since 2004, the passion of company founders Jeff Jackson and Justin Cooper has been to edify all within the company’s circle of influence: employees, customers, trade partners, industry partners, and the broader community. The Visionary team carries on this legacy by creating homes and communities that reflect expert craftsmanship and deliver exceptional living experiences. Named “Best Homebuilder” multiple times across The Best of Northern Utah and The Best of Southern Utah programs, the company has earned numerous accolades for its quality and value, solidifying its reputation as a trusted leader in the industry. Visionary Homes operates in partnership with Misawa Homes America, the U.S. subsidiary of Japan’s Misawa Homes Co., Ltd. Visit visionaryhomes.com to learn more.