PulteGroup Nominates Ben Schall for Election to Board of Directors Ben Schall ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PulteGroup (NYSE: PHM), the nation's third-largest homebuilder, today announced the nomination of Benjamin ("Ben†) Schall for election as a new independent director to its Board of Directors ("Board†). Mr. Schall is Chief Executive Officer and President of AvalonBay Communities Inc. (NYSE: AVB), a leading multifamily real estate investment trust (REIT). Mr. Schall's appointment would be effective imme ...