William A. Davidson
PresidentDavidson Communities
Bill Davidson, President and Founder of Davidson Communities since 1978, is a
distinguished figure in the homebuilding industry. Celebrated for his innovative
marketing approach to boutique properties, Davidson has developed over 82 projects consisting of 6,500 homes statewide, earning more than 170 national and local awards for design, planning and marketing excellence.
In 2022 Davidson was awarded the NAHB Best In American Living Hall of Fame. Davidson was also honored as California Builder of the Year and became the first San Diegan inducted into the National BUILDER Magazine Hall of Fame for Design Excellence. His accolades also include the San Diego Builders Hall of Fame, California Builders Hall of Fame, and Legend of Residential Marketing, awarded by the NAHB National Sales & Marketing Council.
Davidson’s influence extends beyond his company. He has co-chaired two Pacific Coast Builder conferences with his wife Dawn; he has served as President of San Diego’s Building Industry Association and is past President of the Construction Industry Federation. Davidson has been actively involved with the BIA board of directors and Sales and Marketing Council since 1975. His dedication to mentorship and idea-sharing has significantly impacted employees, architects, designers, and the broader industry.
Davidson Communities is renowned for its exceptional boutique projects, including Pointe Del Mar, Black Horse La Jolla, Mount Woodson, Cielo Rancho Santa Fe, The Estates San Elijo Hills, The Oaks Farms San Juan Capistrano, and Delta Coves in the Delta, to name a few. Davidson is currently working on projects with Disney in Rancho Mirage.