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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterM.D.C. Holdings employees are 49% more likely to recommend M.D.C. Holdings as a great place to work
| 66% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 17% | Passives |
| 17% | Detractors |
Working at M.D.C. Holdings is rated average by 7 employees, across various culture dimensions. M.D.C. Holdings employees are most satisfied about Compensation, Meetings, and CEO Rating categories, putting M.D.C. Holdings’s culture in the Top 50% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at M.D.C. Holdings was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at M.D.C. Holdings is rated C+
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M.D.C. Holdings ranks in the Top 50% of other companies on Comparably with for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 19 M.D.C. Holdings employee reviews, 94% were positive. The remaining 6% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping M.D.C. Holdings improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 94% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 6% |
What did you like most about the interview process?The recruiters knew about the business and could answer questions you don't always expect them to know about the operation.
What makes you most happy at work?The Team I work on
What are some of the best things about your team?We learn from each failure and are able to implement changes
What needs to change to make the company culture better?Change management - have the top accountable for no sales, not all the non sales workers
| Headquarter | United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | ir.richmondamerican.com |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | MDC |
M.D.C. Holdings competitors include Meritage Homes and William Lyon Homes. M.D.C. Holdings ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how M.D.C. Holdings compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
7 employees at M.D.C. Holdings have reviewed M.D.C. Holdings across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 7 M.D.C. Holdings employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 30% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at M.D.C. Holdings are pleased with their total compensation at M.D.C. Holdings, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at M.D.C. Holdings are pleased with their team. 7 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at M.D.C. Holdings are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at M.D.C. Holdings believe the environment at M.D.C. Holdings is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at M.D.C. Holdings is moderate. About 83% of the employees at M.D.C. Holdings work 8 hours or less, while 17% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at M.D.C. Holdings are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
At this moment no M.D.C. Holdings employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand M.D.C. Holdings' KPIs and OKRs.
Larry’s approval rate is just above average, putting Larry in the Top 30% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Larry Mizel is well regarded by employees for the Compensation M.D.C. Holdings offers, and ranks among the Top 25% of CEOs by employees in that category. When compared to M.D.C. Holdings’s competitors, Larry Mizel ranks just below Meritage Homes’s CEO Steven Hilton. With Larry’s leadership, M.D.C. Holdings employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and Meetings. Larry was rated slightly below average for Leadership.
The M.D.C. Holdings Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Larry Mizel, President, Chief Operating Officer and Director David Mandarich, and Chief Information Officer and Vice President Kelly Taga
Larry Mizel CEO / President
Mr. Larry A. Mizel serves as been Chief Executive Officer of M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. since January, 1972. Mr. Mizel served... read more
David Mandarich President, Chief Operating Officer and Director
Mr. David D. Mandarich has been President and Chief Operating Officer of M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. since June 1999 and March... read more
Kelly Taga Chief Information Officer and Vice President
Mr. Kelly Taga has been the Chief Information Officer and Vice President at MDC Holdings Inc since August 2007.
Robert Nathaniel Martin Chief Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer and Senior Vice President
Mr. Robert Nathaniel Martin, also known as Bob, has been Chief Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer and... read more
Michael Touff Senior Vice President and General Counsel
Mr. Michael Touff has been Senior Vice President of M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. since July 1999 and General Counsel December... read more
Daniel J. O'Brien President of Chicago Division
Daniel O'Brien serves as President of Chicago division at MDC Holdings Inc.
John J. Heaney Senior Vice President and Treasurer
Mr. John J. Heaney serves as Senior Vice President and Treasurer of Mdc Holdings Inc.
David Sprouse Divisional President of Houston division
David Sprouse has been Divisional President-Houston division of Mdc Holdings Inc. since April 7, 2005.
Jim Ratkovic President of Phoenix East Division
Jim Ratkovic serves as President of Phoenix East Division at MDC Holdings Inc.
How much do people at M.D.C. Holdings get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at M.D.C. Holdings is $88,404, or $42 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $104,300, or $50 per hour.
At M.D.C. Holdings, the highest paid job is a Sales Rep at $115,704 annually and the lowest is a Bookkeeper at $42,270 annually. Average M.D.C. Holdings salaries by department include: Operations at $84,866, Marketing at $81,042, Sales at $107,922, and IT at $103,298. Half of M.D.C. Holdings salaries are above $104,300.
6 employees at M.D.C. Holdings rank their Compensation in the Top 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 20 ratings) while 6 employees at M.D.C. Holdings rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 7 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $61k | $61k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $82k | $82k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $102k | $102k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $166k | $166k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $267k | $267k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $351k | $351k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at M.D.C. Holdings across various culture dimensions.
M.D.C. Holdings' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. M.D.C. Holdings' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.

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Who is the CEO of M.D.C. Holdings?
M.D.C. Holdings CEO is Larry Mizel, their score by employees is 75
What is M.D.C. Holdings eNPS?
The eNPS for M.D.C. Holdings is 49
What is M.D.C. Holdings revenue?
M.D.C. Holdings revenue is $3B
What is the salary for IT Manager in M.D.C. Holdings?
IT Manager average salary in the US is 102k
What are the salaries in the Business Development in M.D.C. Holdings?
The average salaries for Business Development in M.D.C. Holdings is 101k