Meet The Team

At Kingdom Builder Group, our journey in affordable housing is a family legacy, spearheaded by Co-Founder Patrick Smythe and passionately carried forward by his sons, Co-Founders Kyle and Robert Smythe. Patrick’s pioneering work in affordable housing began in the mid-90s in Chicago, where he introduced modular construction to Cook County with developments like Pepper Path Homes. His vision later led to the creation of Ark Building Systems, a facility dedicated to manufacturing essential building components and providing turnkey solutions for affordable homes.

Today, the Kingdom Builder Group team combines decades of experience, a shared passion for innovation in affordable housing, and a commitment to serving veterans and underserved communities. With collective expertise in modular housing and community developments, the team is focused on advancing high-quality, efficient, and affordable housing solutions throughout Arizona and beyond—marking a new chapter in our mission to build homes that truly make a difference.

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    Patrick Smythe

    PRESIDENT

    Patrick is a veteran who has had a passion for affordable housing since the 90’s where he helped provide section 8 housing to Chicago’s west side neighborhoods. Fast forward 30 years, Patrick is excited to bring his expertise in modular housing to Arizona. Patrick and his wife Michele have been married 37 years and have 5 adult children and been blessed with 13 grandchildren with #14 on they way!

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    Kyle Smythe

    CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE OFFICER

    Kyle grew up observing his father on job sites and construction projects, which sparked his early interest in real estate and development. Over the course of his career, he has specialized in sales and leadership development, honing the ability to build strong relationships and guide clients with clarity and confidence. Kyle is passionate about helping customers navigate their modular housing and community development journey. He and his wife, Sydney, are proud parents of four boys.

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    Robert Smythe

    DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

    Robert, a carpenter at heart, brings hands-on construction experience together with leadership in estimating, procurement, permitting, scheduling and project delivery. He followed in his father’s footsteps by establishing Hometown Remodeling & Building, a company built on quality craftsmanship and trust. His background includes residential remodeling, commercial tenant improvements, heavy and civil construction management, material testing and building inspections. At KBG, Robert leads operations across residential, commercial, modular and development projects in Arizona. Robert and his wife, Breana, are proud parents of four children.

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    Devin Brack

    FIELD OPERATIONS MANAGER

    Devin brings over 10 years of experience in the construction field, with a strong background in professional management across the commercial construction and industrial markets. He served five years in the U.S. Navy, where he honed his technical expertise, leadership, and teamwork skills. Following his service, Devin transitioned into the construction industry, excelling as a project engineer with a proven ability to manage projects from start to finish. Devin is passionate about advancing modular housing and community developments, with a particular dedication to providing affordable housing solutions for veterans and families in need. He is married to Patrick’s middle daughter, Kayla, and together they are raising two children.