Traton Homes, Cobb County’s premier new home builder, welcomes renowned building industry expert Richelle Bell, CPA, as its new Chief Financial Officer.

“Our privately-held company has just celebrated its 46^th anniversary, and we continue to grow,” says Bill Poston, who co-founded Traton Homes with his brother, Milburn Poston, in 1971. “We know the importance of working with the best in the business, and are honored that Richelle shares our long-term vision. She is a vital part of Traton’s next chapter and its ongoing success.”

“This is an exciting time to join Traton Homes,” says Bell. “Just in the next couple of months, we are getting ready to open three new communities in Cobb County, including a new townhome community near Marietta Square.

“Traton is respected throughout the Southeast for its well-crafted, well-designed homes, its impeccable business practices, and its long-standing relationships with suppliers and homebuyers alike, and I am proud to be part of the Traton team.”

Bell, who received her B.S. in Accounting from Kansas State University where she was also a member of the KSU Golf Team, most recently served as VP – Finance for CalAtlantic Homes - Atlanta Division. Prior to that, she worked with Ryland Homes and Arthur Anderson, both in Orlando.

Bell served as Board Treasurer of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association from 2011-2013. She lives with her husband and two teenage sons in Milton and in her spare time, enjoys spending time with family including watching her sons’ sporting events, playing golf, and traveling.