Experience. Quality. Tradition.
Our Story
Ranger Home Builders was founded in 2019 by three local Bryan-College Station builders, Blake Cathey (Cathey Development), John & Tyan Magruder (Magruder Homes) and Jimmy & Courtney Pitman (Pitman Custom Homes), who shared a vision: to bring thoughtfully designed, high-quality homes to market at economical, approachable price points. With decades of combined experience in construction, development and finance, and a deep connection to the community, they set out to meet the growing need for homes that balanced exceptional craftsmanship with attainable value.
From the beginning, Ranger Home Builders has been committed to creating homes that stand out for their attention to detail, timeless design, and functionality. Each home is carefully designed by the Ranger Home Builders Team to fit the unique needs of everyday living - blending style, durability, and efficiency to meet our customer's needs. Our Team takes pride in delivering a personal, hands-on approach to every project, providing an exceptional building experience, and ensuring every home reflects our dedication to excellence.
Today, Ranger Home Builders continues to grow, building neighborhoods where families thrive and make lasting memories. Rooted in our community and guided by our core values of honor, integrity, service, and excellence, we're proud to help shape the future of Central Texas with homes that inspire and endure.
MEET THE RANGER HOME BUILDER TEAM
- Blake Cathey
- Cathey Development
Blake graduated from Texas A&M in 1974 with a degree in Civil Engineering. He held positions in Houston, New Orleans, Singapore, UAE, and Australia. After 25 years of project management and engineering experience he started Cathey Development in 1999 and has built hundreds of homes and numerous developments in Bryan-College Station.
- Jimmy Pitman
- Pitman Custom Homes
Jimmy is a third generation Texas home builder and knows the importance of constructing high quality homes that exceed expectations. In 2011 he started Pitman Custom Homes and since has built hundreds of homes in the Bryan-College Station area. In his career Jimmy has been recognized by the Rotary 10, Aggie 100, and twice as the GBVBA Builder of the Year. Jimmy has served as the President and on the board of directors for the Greater Brazos Valley Builder’s Association. He and his wife Courtney are both Class of 2001 graduates from Texas A&M University and enjoy raising their family in the Bryan-College Station community.
- John Magruder
- Magruder Homes
John formed Magruder Homes shortly after graduating from Texas A&M in 2004. Since starting Magruder Homes, John has completed hundreds of projects in Bryan-College Station and the Brazos Valley. Over the years, John has received numerous community achievement awards including the Rotary 10, the Aggie 100, and GBVBA Builder of the Year. John has served on the Home Builder Association's Board of Directors for nearly a decade, including multiple terms as HBA President.
- Tyan Magruder & Courtney Pitman
- Design Team
Both Tyan and Courtney are Texas A&M graduates. With over 20 years of combined experience and completion of over 400 custom homes they have proven to be experts in the personalized custom home market and are excited to design your next home!
Our Mission
At Ranger Home Builders, we are dedicated to building homes with honor, integrity, service, and excellence as the foundation of everything we do. Our commitment is to create spaces that not only meet the highest standards of quality, but also reflect our deep respect for our clients, our craft, and our community.
Our Vision
To shape communities by delivering exceptional value through innovative design, superior craftsmanship, and efficient processes in the new home industry. We strive to enrich the lives of our customers and partners by delivering homes that exceed expectations, while building trust and lasting relationships.