William John Pulte (May 16, 1932 – March 7, 2018) was the founder and chairman of PulteGroup, one of the largest home construction and real estate development companies in the United States.
Early life
William John Pulte was born on May 16, 1932, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to Marguerite Hannah (née Lynch) and William Pulte. His father was an insurance adjuster.[1] He attended De La Salle Collegiate School in Detroit. He was a three-sport varsity athlete in football, track and basketball.[2]
Career
In 1950, just after graduating high school, Pulte and five friends built a 5-room bungalow near Detroit City Airport, which they sold for US$10000.[3]