National recognition for best architecture for our Sunflower and Enchantment plans.
2017
Began construction in two communities in Sedona, AZ: Sedona Ranch and Seven Canyons.
Recognized as the Best Home Builder in Prescott by the Daily Courier Readers’ Choice.
Chris Harrison joined the team as the VP of Field Operations.
Opened the popular Walden Farms community in Prescott, AZ.
Launched our Dorn Cares program.
2016
Released the Organic Home, which received national recognition as a top green program.
Voted best place to work in the Prescott area by the Prescott Chamber of Commerce.
Voted best homebuilder in the Prescott area by the Quad Cities Business Journal.
2015
Astoria is opened in Prescott, AZ.
Honored as Best Place to Work by the Prescott Chamber of Commerce.
Won Gold and Silver Nationals awards for Best Architecture from the Nationa Association of Home Builders. AZCentral Reader's Choice Award for #1 Homebuilder
Opened Two brand new model homes at Quailwood Meadows in Prescott Valley, AZ.
2014
Dorn Homes Opens the Villas at Quailwood in Prescott Valley, AZ.
A new Design Center is created in Prescott, AZ.
Pinnacle Views is opened in Prescott Lakes.
Dorn Homes partners with Homes for Our Troops and begins construction on a new home (mortgage free) for an injured Veteran in Prescott Valley.
2013
Dorn Homes opens Rimstone, offering luxury homes in Sedona, AZ.
Construction begins within Laughlin Ranch, a master planned community in Bullhead City, AZ.
Dorn Homes breaks ground in Prescott Lakes, adding Pinnacle Views and the Retreat to the community.
Viewpoint is opened in Prescott, Valley.
2012
Dorn Homes becomes the largest builder in Northern Arizona.
Steve Davis joins Dorn as Director of Construction.
Dorn Homes begins construction in Quailwood, a master planned community in Prescott Valley.
2011
Under Jim Gunby & Ellen Carpenter's leadership, Dorn opens the Northern Arizona Division in Prescott Arizona.
Dorn becomes principal builder in Prescott Lakes.
2009
Dorn Homes enters the Rio Rico and Oro Valley housing markets.
Dorn Homes becomes first production builder in Arizona to offer standard full solar homes (Solar Smart).
Dorn Homes starts the Midwest Division, led by Dan Houx, entering two communities in Missouri. 
2005
Dorn Homes becomes largest builder in the historic town of Tubac, Arizona. Builds custom homes, golf villas, Barrio de Tubac master planned community, and Tubac Golf Resort housing.
2000-2004
Dorn Homes is ranked the #1 Custom Home Builder in all of Southern AZ, including Tucson, four years in a row!
David and Ellen Grounds become sole owners of Dorn Homes.
Dorn Homes launches their Building Science Initiative, offering their customers the most energy efficient homes in their marketplaces.
Ellen Carpenter joins Dorn and becomes the Executive Vice President.
1990-1998
Dorn Homes grows into the most successful builder and developer in the towns of Green Valley and Sahuarita.
Santa Rita Springs becomes the #1 Selling Active Adult Master Planned Community in all of Southern Arizona.
1998
Michael Dorn begins building shopping centers, restaurants, auto centers, and office buildings in the Scottsdale area.
1971
Michael Dorn moves to Scottsdale, Arizona and begins building custom homes and apartments. Over the next 15 years he builds hundreds of apartments and custom homes.
1967
Michael Dorn begins building multi-family apartments in the Minneapolis, Minnesota area after a career in the lending business.