Columbia, MD, February 2007 – Jordan Bartlett, a 9-year old 4th grader at Atholton Elementary School in Columbia, MD, was happy to sign up to participate in his school’s fundraiser to benefit the American Heart Association. What he didn’t realize at the time is that he would end up being the top fundraiser for not only his school but for all of Howard County as well, and that his father’s place of employment, Timberlake Homes, would play a part in that.

Each year, Jordan’s school hosts the Jump Rope For Heart event that raises funds to support the research and education efforts of the American Heart Association. This was Jordan’s second year of participation, and the event took place on February 8, 2007. To help him raise funds, Jordan’s father, Jason Bartlett, emailed his fellow Timberlake Homes team members notifying them of his son’s participation and encouraging donations for the worthy cause. Upon seeing that email, John Minzer, President of Timberlake Homes, pledged Timberlake Homes to match whatever amount the company’s team members contributed. The end result was that Jordan Bartlett raised $1,000 for the event - making him the top fundraiser at his school.

As top fundraiser, Jordan received a multitude of prizes from the American Heart Association, along with a special medal of honor and recognition letter from the President of the Mid-Atlantic Affiliate of the American Heart Association. To say thank you to those who contributed to his fundraising efforts, Jordan created a collage of photos from the event and presented it to the Timberlake Homes team. The poster is now on display in the Timberlake Homes corporate office in Annapolis, MD.

Timberlake Homes, Inc. is a family-owned and operated business that began building homes in Maryland in the early 1960's. They are proud to have provided distinctive single-family homes, affordable condominiums, and luxury town homes for thousands of homebuyers over the years.

John Lucente, its founder, led the company for more than 20 years. Today, his tradition of excellence is being carried on by his son, Frank Lucente, and son-in-law, John Minzer. Frank and John have assembled a team of experienced individuals, and when you speak with a Timberlake team member - any team member - you will see that the people behind the company are as solid as the foundations they build. Together, they remain dedicated to ensuring the continuation of Mr. Lucente's vision to build a company committed to integrity and focused on the most important element of a new home - you, the homeowner.

Timberlake’s reputation for crafting beautiful, quality homes with lasting value has made them one of the most respected builders in the industry. Whether you speak with their homeowners, Realtors who have sold their homes, or their trade partners, they're confident those individuals will tell you that choosing a Timberlake home is the right decision and a wise investment.

Success through attention to detail, careful consideration of their homebuyers’ needs in everything they do, and strength in operating as a team to build their homes has afforded Timberlake the opportunity to expand into additional markets. That's why you will now find them building throughout Maryland and Delaware.

For more information on Timberlake Homes, visit www.timberlakehomes.com or call 1-866-608-3489.