The Donley Difference
We are rooted in our unwavering commitment to Pickerington and our homebuyers. For 50 years, we’ve been more than just builders – we’ve been integral members of the Pickerington community, shaping its growth and character. Our deep local knowledge allows us to create homes that truly fit the area’s lifestyle. We stand out by including premium features as standard in all our homes, from energy-efficient appliances to high-end finishes, offering exceptional value without compromising on quality. Our flexibility in customizing floor plans ensures each home meets the unique needs of its owners. The Donley Difference also means a transparent, hassle-free building process, backed by our longstanding relationships and reputation in the community. When you choose Donley Homes, you’re not just buying a house; you’re investing in a home crafted by a builder who genuinely cares about Pickerington and its residents.
Meet the Team
Mike Donley
President of Donley Homes
A career in the home building industry for 28 years and president of Donley Homes for 23-year, Mike Donley creates a work environment of committed team members who love what they do. This starts with his strong leadership that’s apparent in the positive attitude he projects and the warmth in his voice, you know he genuinely cares about his team and his clients, though he’s very down to earth and won’t praise himself. His quiet dedication to excellence draws in others with the same ethics and who want to build not just a structure for your life and your belongings, but a quality home that will create memories for years to come. Family is important to Mike, and this shows not just in his commitment to creating masterful homes like the Jefferson – perfect for large family events with its spacious floor plan and continuously flowing kitchen and family room, but also in his attention to details in the neighborhoods where he chooses to build. He enjoys the entire process of creating a home from engaging with home buyers and discovering what will become the home of their dreams that they can take pride in, to working with his longtime, loyal trades who work in all his new homes to help make them the masterpieces he envisions. Spending time with family is on the top of his list when he’s not building homes for your families. You may even catch him on the golf course or spending time outdoors. But ultimately when it comes to his passions for his business, he takes pride in the fact that, “We build an excellent home in great neighborhoods. You will love both.”
Laura Whitford Poore
Operations Manager of Donley Homes
Keeping the company running like a well-oiled machine, Laura Whitford Poore is a testament to the teamwork and positive environment of Donley Homes. In her 5 years with the company she has always felt valued no matter what she does, and she does a lot! In a small company environment like Donley Homes, an office manager may do those things you think of like paying the bills, and keeping vendors happy, but she is also involved with the marketing, the sales team, and the buyers. She answers questions about floor plans and other aspects of building their home. She says, “I enjoy knowing that every day I am part of making someone’s dream come true. When we build a house at Meadowmoore Reserve, we are generally building someone’s dream home, and being a small part of something that exciting in a person’s life is rewarding. When we build a condo at The Enclave, we are helping someone’s life become a little bit less stressful.” Being part of a team and knowing her opinion matters makes it easy to come to work each day. Her pride in the company is apparent as she says, “When you buy a Donley home, you are not only buying a house with great standard features and craftsmanship, you are also buying into the experience of working with our team. You will work with everyone and will get to know all of us. That is not something you get when you buy a home from a large builder.” In her free time, she loves to spend time with her husband, her young Husky, and her two nephews. Her favorite floor plan is the Bradford because while large it doesn’t feel so big that you wouldn’t see your family. From the two story great room, to the large pantry and his and hers closets in the master, it feels spacious yet intimate at the same time.
Mike Thome
Assistant Supervisor
Mike’s job at Donley Homes is to work with the skilled tradesmen and women keeping things on task and on schedule. When the house is near completion, he’s in charge of fine tuning the home and putting the final touches on to bring it all together. To Mike, it’s not just a job. He loves the positive attitude and teamwork mentality. He says, “It is a family owned company and they treat you like one of their own. We are a small fun-loving group who genuinely enjoys what we do for a living.” Part of Mike’s job is to meet with homeowners for their final walkthroughs on their homes. He also does warranty work. “I enjoy getting to know families on a personal level and invite them to visit the house as much as possible during the building process.” Their hands-on approach is apparent from the entire team and he takes pride in the fact that when you buy a Donley Home, “You are going to get so much more personal experience with us than you will with other builders.” When he’s not at work Mike loves to travel, play golf and spend time with his wife and 3 children. His favorite floor plan is also the Jefferson because his family enjoys entertaining and he says the wide-open floor plan is perfect for family gatherings.
Steve Fordyce
Service Manager
Steve is a quality focused and reliable Service Manager who is detail focused and seeks an exceptional commitment to high service standards. With a vast background of more than 30 years in residential and commercial maintenance and building construction with home warranty and customer care, Steve works to bridge open communication and collaboration with a proactive approach in problem solving for the needs of a home. Steve’s favorite Donley Home is a satisfied homeowner. As the newest employee at Donley Homes, Steve enjoys the teamwork and believes that he is “at home at Donley” after working many years within the central Ohio area. When not at work, Steve and his wife have recently become grandparents. The majority of their time is with their daughter, “son” in law and grandson. Any extra time thereafter, is spent wood working, gardening, hunting, fishing and traveling. His favorite trips are to Alaska.
Kristen Bowen
Real Estate Sales Agent
Kristen has been a top producing new home sales professional in Central Ohio for over 18 years. Her extensive knowledge and experience in the new build industry has enabled her to help thousands of clients find their perfect home. Having represented Central Ohio’s top builders for nearly two decades, Kristen has built a reputation of honesty, professionalism, and impeccable customer service. These qualities are what made her the perfect fit to represent Donley Homes. “Our homes are built to the highest standards with precision and care and it’s easy to take pride in what I am selling” she says. “It’s very rare for the owner to be seen on site, but at Donley Homes, Mike Donley is here every day, walking every home as if it were for his own family. That kind of care and attention to detail for the buyer is what makes Donley Homes so special.” Kristen’s favorite floor plan is the Kensington. “I love all the natural light in this multilevel plan. The game room and two story great room is the perfect blend function and style.” In her spare time Kristen enjoys life with her other half, Jonathon, and their furry kids, Biskit, Murphy, and Slashie. She is a huge fan of rock music, concerts, and improving the lives of animals in need. “I’m proud to represent Donley Homes and look forward to making people proud to own a Donley Home.”
Kristy Provost
Real Estate Sales Agent
Kristy has been a Realtor since 2012, and partnered with a local builder to sell new build condos for over 5 years. Kristy’s experience with both traditional real estate transactions as well as new construction allows her to provide the best possible customer experience. Kristy is known for her professionalism, honesty, straightforward approach. Representing Donley Homes was an easy choice, the quality of the homes we build is unquestionable. Kristy’s favorite floorplan is the Concord. “I love the openness of the floorplan, the spacious kitchen, and the spa-like master bath. When not working Kristy loves to travel, read, and spend time with friends and family, including her 2 daughters.
