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The David Weekley Homes Story, From the Beginning

David Weekley Homes began in 1976 in Houston, Texas, and has grown to become the largest privately-held home builder in America. We're passionate about our Customers, building exceptional homes, our fellow Team Members and the communities in which we live and work.

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Flexibility Choices for New Home Owners

Tuesday, September 25, 2001

HOUSTON, TX (Sept. 25, 2001)- BUILD ON YOUR LOT PROGRAMS OFFER FLEXIBILITY AND CHOICES FOR NEW HOME OWNERS. Finding a home that suits your family's lifestyle can be one of the most challenging aspects of buying a new home.

David Weekley Homes Brings New Meaning To The Word "Homecoming" After 9/11

Friday, September 21, 2001

HOUSTON, TX (April, 2002) - NAVAL OFFICER INVOLVED IN WEEKLEY HOMEBUILDING PROCESS FROM AFAR On September 21, 2001, ten days after the terrorist attacks on America, a young couple signed a contract to buy a new David Weekley home. Both were first time home buyers and were impressed by the quality they had seen with Weekley.

David Weekley Homes Offers Designs To Suit Americans' Tastes And Lifestyles

Thursday, May 10, 2001

HOUSTON, TX (May 10, 2001) - David Weekley Homes Offers Designs To Suit Americans' Tastes And Lifestyles

Enhancing Curb Appeal

Thursday, March 22, 2001

HOUSTON, TX (March 22, 2001) - LEADING HOME BUILDER PROVIDES TIPS FOR ENHANCING A HOME'S CURB APPEAL.

David Weekley Homes To Build A House On "Today"

Tuesday, February 13, 2001

HOUSTON, TX (February 13, 2001)- DAVID WEEKLEY HOMES TO BUILD A HOUSE ON "TODAY" - Proceeds From the Final Sale to Benefit Habitat for Humanity

Record Setting Year

Thursday, February 08, 2001

HOUSTON, TX (February 8, 2001) - DAVID WEEKLEY HOMES REPORTS RECORD-SETTING YEAR - Leading Home Builder Anticipates Strong Market in 2001

David Weekley Homes Joins New Home Consortium

Thursday, February 08, 2001

AUSTIN, TX (February 8, 2001) - DAVID WEEKLEY HOMES JOINS NEW HOME CONSORTIUM

David Weekley Homes Unveils Unprecedented New Home Center For Metroplex Communities

Saturday, January 27, 2001

HOUSTON, TX (January 27, 2001)- DAVID WEEKLEY HOMES UNVEILS UNPRECEDENTED NEW HOME CENTER FOR METROPLEX COMMUNITIES - Leading Home Builder Opens Doors to All-Inclusive New Home Shopping Venue

David Weekley Homes Honored By Fortune Magazine For Second Consecutive Year

Friday, December 22, 2000

HOUSTON, TX (December 22, 2000)- DAVID WEEKLEY HOMES HONORED BY FORTUNE MAGAZINE FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR - Only Home Builder Recognized as Top Company to Work For

Hot Home Design Features And Emerging Trends Usher In New Age Of Home Building

Thursday, November 09, 2000

HOUSTON, TX (November 9, 2000) - HOT HOME DESIGN FEATURES AND EMERGING TRENDS USHER IN NEW AGE OF HOME BUILDING - David Weekley Homes Spotlights New Home "Must Haves"

Historic Moment For David Weekley Homes

Wednesday, August 30, 2000

TAMPA, FL (August 31, 2000)- HISTORIC MOMENT FOR DAVID WEEKLEY HOMES - Weekley Closes on 30,000th Home

Top 10 Tips On Avoiding Homebuying Mistakes

Tuesday, April 11, 2000

HOUSTON, TX (April 11, 2000) - TOP 10 TIPS ON AVOIDING HOMEBUYING MISTAKES - Leading Home Builder Advises Consumers to Build a Smart Homebuying Strategy

Boy Scouts' Sam Houston Area Council Receives $25,000 Contribution In Honor Of David Weekley

Monday, February 14, 2000

HOUSTON, TX (February 14, 2000) - BOY SCOUTS' SAM HOUSTON AREA COUNCIL RECEIVES $25,000 CONTRIBUTION IN HONOR OF DAVID WEEKLEY - Home Builder is Distinguished for Charity Involvement

David Weekley Homes currently conducts home building and sales activities in more than 420 communities in 23 markets across the nation. Each city is led by an area president or division president responsible for selecting preliminary sites in new communities, monitoring lot completion, planning the home building schedule, obtaining all necessary permits and constructing, selling and closing the sale.

Company Overview

Number of Employees

1,588

Management

David Weekley, Chairman of the Board John Johnson, Chief Executive Officer

Company Headquarters

1111 North Post Oak Road Houston, TX 77055
(713) 963-0500 Company Website

Press Contacts/Spokespersons

Mike Humphrey, Vice President of Operations Lyda Akin, Vice President of Marketing Ann Holdsworth, Marketing Communications Manager Angela Crissman, Marketing Communications Coordinator

Houston, TX

Number of Houston Team Members

241

Division Headquarters

David Weekley Homes 14444 Northwest Freeway Houston, Texas 77040
713-570-5000

Communities

Building in 45 communities, Central Living and Build on Your Lot

History & Highlights

2016 ENERGY STAR Certified Homes Market Leader Award Winners – Houston
Recognized by FORTUNE magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” 10 times, most recently in 2016
The Houston Chronicle Top Workplaces 2012 – No. 1 Midsize Company
Named 2013 National Builder of the Year by Professional Builder magazine
Greater Houston Builder’s Association 2012 Volume Builder of the Year
Two-time United States Department of Energy (DOE) awarded winner in Houston as the Energy Efficiency leader for Volume Builders with a Builder’s Challenge Award
Named Largest Houston-Area Homebuilder by the Houston Business Journal since 2002

Dallas/Fort Worth, TX

Number of Dallas Team Members

190

Division Headquarters

David Weekley Homes 3301 North I-35 Carrollton, TX 75007
972-242-9611

Communities

Building in 27 communities and Central Living

History & Highlights

Named 2013 Builder of the Year by Professional Builder magazine
Recognized by FORTUNE magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” 10 times, most recently in 2016
The Dallas Morning News Top 100 Places to Work 2012 – No. 25 Small Company
Opened the New Home Center for “one-stop-home-shopping” in January 2001
2016 McSam Awards:
- Sales Professional of the Year – Sales Price $425,000 - $500,000 – Deena Sukenik
- Sales Professional of the Year – Sales Price $600,000 - $800,000 – Kelli Goodman
- Best Interior Merchandising - $375,000-$425,000 – The Eastmoreland – The Parks at Raiford Crossing Cottage
Closed 545 homes in 2016
Sold 514 homes in 2016

Austin, TX

Number of Austin Team Members

142

Division Headquarters

David Weekley Homes 9000 Waterford Centre Blvd. Austin, TX 78758
512-346-2601

Communities

Building in 18 communities, plus Central Living Custom Homes and Build on Your Lot

History & Highlights

Expanded to Austin in 1986
Named 2013 National Builder of the Year by Professional Builder magazine
Recognized by FORTUNE magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” 10 times, most recently in 2016
2012 Austin American Statesman Top Workplaces of Greater Austin – No. 2 Small Company
Closed 70,000th home in 2012 in Austin
Ranked highest in Customer Satisfaction with new home builders in Austin according to J.D. Power and Associates: 2003, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 New Home Builder Customer Satisfaction StudySM
Closed 312 homes in 2016

San Antonio, TX

Number of San Antonio Team Members

Division Headquarters

David Weekley Homes 26495 North 281 San Antonio, TX 78260
830-980-6250

Communities

Building in 25 communities and Build on Your Lot

History & Highlights

Expanded to San Antonio in 1992
San Antonio Express-News Top Workplaces 2012 – No. 4 Small Company
Named 2013 National Builder of the Year by Professional Builder magazine
Recognized by FORTUNE magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” 10 times, most recently in 2016
2013 and 2012 Going Green Awards – San Antonio Business Journal – Winner Residential Home Builder
Garnered five “Best” awards at the 2016 San Antonio Summit Awards for home building excellence
Ranked No. 1 in Customer Satisfaction in the J.D. Power and Associates 2010 New Home Builder Study – San Antonio
Build on Your Lot San Antonio Model Center opened in March 2004, featuring two model homes and a design center
Opened three new model homes in 2014
Sold 285 homes in 2016
Closed 317 homes in 2016

Denver, CO

Number of Denver Team Members

Division Headquarters

David Weekley Homes 3600 South Yosemite Street, #350 Denver, CO 80237
720-838-2200

Communities

Building in 7 communities

History & Highlights

Sold 167 homes and closed 189 homes in 2016
Named 2013 National Builder of the Year by Professional Builder magazine
Recognized by FORTUNE magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” 10 times, most recently in 2016
David Weekley Homes was nominated Best National Production Home Builder by the Home Builder Association of Metro Denver in 2016

Orlando, FL

Number of Orlando Team Members

Division Headquarters

David Weekley Homes 225 South Westmonte Drive, Suite 3300 Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
407-865-8200

Communities

Building in 8 communities and Central Living Custom Homes, with 6 coomunities coming soon in 2017

History & Highlights

Named 2013 National Builder of the Year by Professional Builder magazine
Recognized by FORTUNE magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” list 10 times, most recently in 2016
2016 Parade of Homes Greater Orlando Builders Association
- First Place $360,000 - $400,000 – The Ryliewood in John’s Lake Landing Cottage
- Merit Award $500,000 - $545,000 – The Kahnemann II in Laureate Park at Lake Nona Garden

Raleigh, NC

Number of Raleigh Team Members

Division Headquarters

David Weekley Homes 1901 N. Harrison Avenue, Suite 200 Cary, NC 27513
919-659-1500

Communities

Building in 5 communities

History & Highlights

Named 2013 National Builder of the Year by Professional Builder magazine
Recognized by FORTUNE magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® 10 times, most recently in 2016
Durham, Orange & Chatham Counties 2016 Parade of Homes: Gold Award for The Formosa in Briar Chapel – The Franklin Collection, Special Feature Award: Kitchen; Silver Award for The Lucille in Briar Chapel – The Kenan Collection, Special Feature Award: Open Concept
Wake County 2016 Parade of Homes Bronze Award - The Mapledale in 12 Oaks, Special Feature Award: Master Bath – Super Shower
Building in Briar Chapel, the largest green-built master-planned new-home community located in Chapel Hill, NC
One of the select builders in 12 Oaks, a Nicklaus Design Group Golf course community located in Holly Springs, NC
Closed 104 homes in 2016
Sold 112 homes in 2016

Charlotte, NC

Number of Charlotte Team Members

Division Headquarters

David Weekley Homes 11430 North Community House Road, Suite 275 Charlotte, NC 28277
704-972-4200

Communities

Building in 13 communities

History & Highlights

2016 Charlotte Parade of Homes Awards:
- Gold Award $350,000 – $399,000 – The Salvadore in Parkside at Skybrook North – Cabarrus
- Silver Award $800,000 – $900,000 - The Plaza in Avignon – SouthPark
2016 Charlotte MAME Awards:
- Gold Award – Best Community Outreach Giving Back, Giving Thanks Thanksgiving Drive
- Gold Award – Best Logo Design, Developer Rosecliff
- Silver Award – Best Design Center and Experience
- Silver Award – Best Outdoor Living Space – The Richwood – Rosecliff
- Silver Award – Best Interior Merchandising $500,000+ The Richwood – Rosecliff
- Silver Award – Best Interior Merchandising $500,000+ The Richwood – Rosecliff
- Design Center Manager of the Year – Claudine Imler
- Purchasing Manager of the Year - Sam Shanks
Closed 130 homes in 2016 and sold 143 homes in 2016

Charleston, SC

Number of Charleston Team Members

Division Headquarters

David Weekley Homes 498 Wando Park Boulevard, Suite 650 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
843-654-5559

Communities

Building in 4 communities and Build on Your Lot

History & Highlights

Named 2013 National Builder of the Year by Professional Builder magazine
Recognized by FORTUNE magazine’s 100 “Best Companies to Work For®” 10 times, most recently in 2016
Recognized as Best Custom Builder and Best Volume Builder in Mount Pleasant Magazine’s Best of 2015 edition
2015 PRISM Awards:
- Best Radio Commercial
- Best Product – Single Family Attached Housing $750,000 - $775,000 – The Maybank at Rivergreen Place Townhomes
2016 PRISM Awards:
- Best Model Home $600,000 - $700,000 – The Whitham in Carolina Park
- Best Single Family Home $900,000 - $1,000,000 – The Walcott – Build on Your Lot Executive Collection
- Best Direct Mail Piece – Parade of Homes
Closed 132 homes in 2016 and sold 96 homes in 2016

Tampa, FL

Number of Tampa Team Members

Division Headquarters

David Weekley Homes 6567 Gunn Highway Tampa, FL 33625
813-422-6100

Communities

Building in 15 communities and Central Living South Tampa/St. Petersburg

History & Highlights

Named 2013 National Builder of the Year by Professional Builder magazine
Recognized by FORTUNE magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® 10 times, most recently in 2016
2016 Tampa Bay Parade of Homes Awards:
- Grand Diamond Award - The Edencrest – FishHawk Ranch Signature Series
- Grand Prize for Single-family - $651,000 –$700,000 – The Edencrest – FishHawk Ranch Signature Series
- Best in Class for Curb Appeal – The Edencrest – FishHawk Ranch Signature Series
- Best in Class for Architectural Detail – The Edencrest – FishHawk Ranch Signature Series
- Grand Prize for Single-family $501,000 – $525,000 – The Rivergate – Waterset Cottage Series
- Merit Award for Single-family $701,000 – $800,000 – The Norchester – Asturia Manor Series
Ranked highest in Quality and Design among new home builders in the Tampa Bay market according to the J.D. Power and Associates New Home Builder Customer Satisfaction StudySM 2008 and 2002

Jacksonville, FL

Number of Jacksonville Team Members

Division Headquarters

David Weekley Homes 680 Crosswater Parkway Ponte Vedra, FL 32081
904-201-6400

Communities

Building in 21 communities

History & Highlights

Named 2013 National Builder of the Year by Professional Builder magazine
Recognized by FORTUNE magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” 10 times, most recently in 2016
2016 Jacksonville Parade of Homes Awards:
- Gold Award - $335,000 – $350,000 The Ft. Stallings – Shearwater – Imagination Series
- Gold Award - $450,000 – $470,000 – The Lions – The Crossing at Twenty Mile 60’
- Gold Award - $550,000 – $570,000, The Southfield – Oxford Estates
- Gold Award - $675,000 – $700,000, The Zespedes – The Village at Twenty Mile – Executive Series
Closed 284 homes and sold 295 homes in 2016

Atlanta, GA

Number of Atlanta Team Members

Division Headquarters

David Weekley Homes 750 Hammond Drive Building 6 Suite 200 Atlanta, GA 30328
440-481-3880

Communities

Building in 9 communities

History & Highlights

Expanded to Atlanta in 1999
Named 2013 National Builder of the Year by Professional Builder magazine
Recognized by FORTUNE magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® 10 times, most recently in 2016
Sold 76 homes in 2016
Recognized for Home Building’s Triple Crown which includes America’s Best Builder, National Builder of the Year and National Housing Quality Award
Building EnergySaverTM homes since January of 2008

Panama City, FL

Number of Panama City Team Members

Division Headquarters

David Weekley Homes 17320 Panama City Beach Parkway, Suite 203 Panama City, FL 32413
850-236-3468

Communities

Building in 7 communities, Custom Classics and Build on Your Lot

History & Highlights

Named 2013 National Builder of the Year by Professional Builder magazine
Recognized by FORTUNE magazine’s 100 “Best Companies to Work For®” 10 times, most recently in 2016
Won two 2012 Okaloosa and Walton County Parade of Homes Awards
Started Panama City Build on Your Lot in 2011
Sold 47 homes in 2016
Closed 45 homes in 2016

Phoenix, AZ

Number of Phoenix Team Members

Division Headquarters

David Weekley Homes 8058 South Priest Drive Suite 104Tempe, AZ 85284
480-768-4900

Communities

Building in 8 communities

History & Highlights

Named 2013 National Builder of the Year by Professional Builder magazine
Recognized by FORTUNE magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” 10 times, most recently in 2016
Opened four model homes in 2016
Sold 138 homes and closed 123 homes in 2016

Indianapolis, IN

Number of Indianapolis Team Members

Division Headquarters

David Weekley Homes 9310 North Meridian Street Suite 100 Indianapolis, IN 46260 317-669-8500

Communities

Building in 10 communities

History & Highlights

Sold 127 homes in 2016
Closed 117 homes in 2016
Named 2013 National Builder of the Year by Professional Builder magazine
Recognized by FORTUNE magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” 10 times, most recently in 2016

Salt Lake City, UT

Number of Salt Lake City Team Members

Division Headquarters

David Weekley Homes 6243 South Redwood Road, #230 Taylorsville UT 84123

Communities

Building in 4 communities with 1 new community coming in 2017

History & Highlights

Named 2013 National Builder of the Year by Professional Builder magazine
Recognized by FORTUNE magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” 10 times, most recently in 2016
Sold first home in September 2013
Sold 101 homes and closed 89 homes in 2016

Chicago, IL

Number of Chicago Team Members

Division Headquarters

David Weekley Homes 1930 Thoreau Drive North, Suite 160 Schaumburg, IL 60173-4151
847-241-4308

Communities

Current production communities: The Reserve at Barrington, The Enclave At The Grove, Timber Trail and Easton Station. Select homesites in Arlington Heights, Deerfield, Downers Grove, Hinsdale, Wheaton, Wilmette, Northbrook, Highland Park, Palatine, Western Springs, Barrington and LaGrange.

History & Highlights

Began building first home, The Renward, in Naperville
Began building homes under the Environments For Living® Platinum Level Program in 2015
34 sales and 28 closings in 2016
Received three Gold Key Awards and one Silver Key Award

Nashville, TN

Number of Nashville Team Members

Division Headquarters

David Weekley Homes 113 Seaboard Lane, Suite B190 Franklin, TN 37067
615-645-0929

Communities

Building in Durham Farms, Tuscany Hills, Hideaway at Arrington and Central Living

History & Highlights

Named 2013 National Builder of the Year by Professional Builder magazine
Recognized by FORTUNE magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® 10 times, most recently in 2016
Closed 16 homes in 2016
Sold 29 homes in 2016

Sarasota, FL

Number of Sarasota Team Members

Division Headquarters

David Weekley Homes 2568 Floyd Street Sarasota, FL 34239
813-422-6190

Communities

Central Living

History & Highlights

Named 2013 National Builder of the Year by Professional Builder magazine
Recognized by FORTUNE magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® 10 times, most recently in 2016

Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN

Number of Minneapolis/St. Paul Team Members

Division Headquarters

David Weekley Homes 12800 Whitewater Drive Suite 20 Suite 20 Minnetonka, MN 55343
612-260-2310

Communities

Building in 5 communities

History & Highlights

Named 2013 National Builder of the Year by Professional Builder magazine
Recognized by FORTUNE magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® 10 times, most recently in 2016

Colorado Springs, CO

Number of Colorado Springs Team Members

Division Headquarters

David Weekley Homes 7150 Campus Drive Suite 114 Colorado Springs, CO 80920
719-453-0165

Communities

Building in two communities

History & Highlights

Named 2013 National Builder of the Year by Professional Builder magazine
Recognized by FORTUNE magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® 10 times, most recently in 2016

Portland, OR

Number of Portland Team Members

Division Headquarters

David Weekley Homes 1905 Northwest 169th Place, Suite 210 Beaverton, OR 97006
503-213-4403

Communities

Building in two communities

History & Highlights

Named 2013 National Builder of the Year by Professional Builder magazine
Recognized by FORTUNE magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® 10 times, most recently in 2016

Since 1976, David Weekley Homes has won more than 1,000 awards, including over 650 for our product designs alone! Here are some of our most recent awards

2015 Awards

2015 Charleston PRISM Awards (November 2015)
Best Radio Commercial – Start Packing – $10,000 Decorator Allowance

Best Product – Single Family Homes – Attached: $750,000-$775,000 The Maybank
Rivergreen Place Townhomes

Million Dollar Circle (in order of sales volume):
Charlene Johnson - $17,376,897
Suzanne Ledford — $9,131,437
Mary Rakes — $5,528,465
Lori Schultz — $5,161,500
Durham, Orange and Chatham Counties Parade of Homes (October 2015)
Gold Award for $384,000-430,000
The Valwood in Briar Chapel – The Kenan Collection
Special Feature Award: Outdoor Living Area

Bronze Award for $587,000-$650,000
The Bentridge in Montclair
Special Feature Award: Kitchen
LightHouse Awards – Hilton Head (October 2015)
Best Bath – The Battery Creek at 6 Daffodil Farm Way
Best Kitchen – The Battery Creek at 6 Daffodil Farm Way
Best Overall – The Battery Creek at 6 Daffodil Farm Way

Best Bath – The Fieldhurst at 26 Sweet Marsh Road
Best Exterior – The Fieldhurst at 26 Sweet Marsh Road
Best Overall – The Fieldhurst at 26 Sweet Marsh Road

Best Brochure and Marketing Piece – Corporate Brochure
Parade of Homes – Charlotte (October 2015)
Silver Award for $300,000-$350,000

The Infinity in Eagle Park

Gold Award for $700,000-$800,000
The Hazelton in Springfield Manor
Ranked on the “10 Best Companies for Baby Boomers” list (September 2015)
FORTUNE and Great Place to Work®
Ranked #20 on Atlanta’s Top 20 Home Builders List (September 2015)
The Atlanta Business Chronicle
100 Best Workplaces for Women (September 2015)
#14 (FORTUNE and Great Place to Work®)
2015 Parade of Homes – The Building Industry Association of Okaloosa and Walton Counties (July 2015)
First Place - $1.5 million+
The Fairfield in WaterColor
2015 Summit Awards - Greater San Antonio Builders Association (July 2015)
Top Internet Sales Professional: Beverly Vorpahl
Best Social Media: Design it Your Way Facebook Ad
Best Product Design ($400,001+)
The Maidstone – The Reserve at Vintage Oaks
Best Interior Merchandising ($500,001+)
The Hillard – Shavano Highlands
100 Best Workplaces for Millennials (June 2015)
#2 (FORTUNE and Great Place to Work®)
Ranked #16 on Housing Giants List (May 2015)
Professional Builder magazine
http://www.probuilder.com/2015-housing-giants-rankings#
Largest Privately-held Home Builder, Ranked #16 with all builders on Builder 100 List (May 2015)
BUILDER magazine
http://www.builderonline.com/builder-100/builder-100-list/2015/?st=Private
2015 Parade of Homes™ – Tampa (May 2015)
Merit Award for single-family $951,000-$999,999
The Barmore – Old Memorial Estates

Merit Award for single-family $701,000-$750,990
The Thornwood – FishHawk Ranch – Manor Series

Merit Award for single-family $451,000-$475,990
The Terravista – Waterset – Patio Series

Merit Award for single-family $376,000-$400,999
The Marbella – Waterset – Garden Series
2015 McSam Awards – Dallas Builders Association (May 2015)
Online Sales Counselor of the Year: Lawre Alexander
Best Sales Office
Sales Professional of the Year – Sales Price Between $325,000 - $375,000: Dan Angliss
Builder of the Year
2015 Spring Parade of Homes™ – Orlando (May 2015)
Merit award for The Dinsdale in Spring Lake at Celebration
Multi-Family – over $300,000

Merit award for The Alameda in Spring Lake at Celebration
Single Family – $451,000-$525,000

First Place for The Reef in Laureate Park at Lake Nona Village Series
Single Family – $751,000-$1 million
“Vacation Home Outside of Michigan” – The Georgetown (FKA The Trout Hole) (April 2015)
“Best Traditional Master Suite” – The Georgetown (FKA The Trout Hole) (April 2015)
Detroit Home Magazine
“Largest Houston-Area Custom Homebuilder” (April 2015)
Houston Business Journal
Home Builders Association of Lake and Sumter (March 2015)
2015 Parade of Homes
1st Place - $350,000 to $380,000
The Ryliewood – Johns Lake Landing – Cottage Series
2015 FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For®” #14 (March 2015)

2014 Awards

2014 Best Volume Builder – Mount Pleasant Magazine (January 2015)
2014 Best Custom Builder – Mount Pleasant Magazine (January 2015)
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2014 Charleston PRISM Awards (November 2014)
Best Radio Commercial - National Builder Endorsement
Best Billboard - Build On Your Lot - Your Land, Our Quality
Best Model Home - $350,000-$400,000 - The Lenwood in Carnes Crossroads
Best Product - Single Family Attached - $700,000-$750,000 - The Adgers at Rivergreen Place
Green Housing Award - The Phelps
The Hilton Head Area Home Builders Association 15th Annual LightHouse Awards (November 2014)
Best Overall - Category 2 - The Keowee - 106 Daffodil Farm Road
Best Overall - Category 13 - 15 Trout Hole Road
Best Exterior - Category 2 - The Keowee - 106 Daffodil Farm Road
Best Kitchen - Category 2 - The Keowee - 106 Daffodil Farm Road
Best Exterior - Category 13 – The Trout Hole - 15 Trout Hole Road
Best Exterior - Category 4 - The Andalusia - 10 Fish Dancer Court
2014 Orlando Business Journal Reader’s Choice Awards (October 2014)
“Best Residential Construction Company”
2014 San Antonio Summit Awards (July 2014)
Best Product Design – Two Creeks Model 65’- The Expedition
Best Social Media – Facebook Ad for Employee Pricing
Best Website – DavidWeekleyHomes.com/new-homes/tx/san-antonio
Best Direct Mail Piece – Employee Pricing Mailer
2014 Largest Privately-held Home Builder (Housing Giants)
Professional Builder Magazine
2014 Orlando Parade of Homes (May 2014)
First Place $1 million+ – The Longboat in Laureate Park at Lake Nona
First Place $700,000 - $999,999 – The Reef in Laureate Park at Lake Nona
First Place Multi-family $300+ – The Firenze in Baldwin Park City Homes
Ten Great Workplaces for Millennials - #2 (May 2014)
FORTUNE and Great Place to Work®
2014 Jacksonville Parade of Homes (May 2014)
Gold Award $275,000 - $285,000 – The Ibis in Enclave at Town Center
Silver Award $590,000 - $610,000 – The Sunnyside in Cross Creek
2014 Charlotte Parade of Homes (May 2014)
Gold Award $310,100 – $340,000 – The Gilchrist in The Cottages at The Landing
Silver Award $441,000 – $482,000 – The Carolyn in Bailey Springs at Davidson
2014 Tampa Parade of Homes (May 2014)
Grand Award the Kenbridge in FishHawk Ranch $501,000-$529,999
Grand Award the Barmore in Old Memorial Estates $976,000-$1 million
Merit Award the Marbella in Waterset $351,000-$400,999
Merit Award the Maybeck in Waterset $526,000-$550,999
Merit Award the Thornwood in FishHawk Ranch $651,000-$775,999
2014 McSam Awards – Dallas Builders Association (April 2014)
Best Interior Merchandising for a model under $300,000 – The Cedaridge in Harvest
Best Custom Home – 7407 Villanova in Central Living
2013 National Association of Home Builders Best in America Living Awards – Hilton Head (February 2014)
Best in Region (South Atlantic) – Detached Home (3,001-4,000 sq. ft.)
Houzz – “Best of Houzz 2014 – Design” (February 2014)
2014 FORTUNE Magazine’s “Top 100 Best Companies to Work For®” – David Weekley Homes, Ranked No. 13 (January 2014)
2013 Best Places to Work - #15 (January 2014)
Phoenix Business Journal

2013 Awards

2013 Largest Privately-held Home Builder (Housing Giants)
Professional Builder Magazine
2013 National Builder of the Year (December 2013)
Professional Builder Magazine
2013 Atlanta Homebuilder’s Association Obie Awards
Best Single-Family Builder – Detached $200,000 to $289,999:
The Gilchrist at Rockford Commons

Best Single-Family Builder – Detached $500,000 to $574,999:
The Walling in Walnut Grove

Best Sales Center Model Home Sales Office:
The Briarcrest at The Preserve at Hickory Flat
2013 Charleston PRISM Awards
Best Magazine Ad – Benefits of a New Home
Best Direct Mail – Carolina Park Direct Mail Campaign
The Hilton Head Area Home Builders Association 14th Annual LightHouse Awards
Best Bath – The Kathryn in Hampton Lake
Best Kitchen – The Kathryn in Hampton Lake
Best Overall – The Kathryn in Hampton Lake
Best Exterior – The Collins’ Home – The Rose Dhu
Best Overall – The Collins’ Home – The Rose Dhu
2013 Houston’s Best PRISM Awards – Greater Houston Builders Association
Best Product Design $400,000-$500,000 – The Presler in Fall Creek
2013 Going Green Awards – San Antonio Business Journal
Winner – Residential Home Builder
2013 Northeast Florida Builders Association Parade of Homes
Gold Award $260,000-$270,000 – The Whimbrel in Enclave at Town Center
Gold Award $445,000-$460,000 – The Finnigan in Willowcove at Nocatee
Gold Award $580,000-$600,000 – The Windward in Greenleaf Village
2013 HBA of Metro Orlando Parade of Homes
First Place – The Milano in Baldwin Park – Multi-Family Over $300K
2013 McSam Awards – Dallas Builders Association
Best Green Building Marketing Promotion
Best Rookie Sales Professional – Kristin Woodward
2013 Charlotte Parade of Homes
Silver Award – The Lowe in Hawthorne
Priced from $337,401-$373,200

Silver Award – The Hazelton in Springfield
Priced from $525,001-$740,000
2013 Tampa Bay Parade of Homes
Merit Award – The Kinglet in Bayberry Glen at FishHawk Ranch – Homes priced from $351,000 - $375,000
2013 Best of Mount Pleasant – Mount Pleasant Magazine
#1 Best Custom Builder
#1 Best Volume Builder

2012 Awards

Tampa Sales and Marketing Council’s Awards of Excellence
Best Logo and Best Brochure
The Hilton Head Area Home Builders Association 13th Annual LightHouse Awards
The Pawley Model in Hampton Lake
Best Overall
Best Exterior
Best Kitchen
San Antonio Express-News Top Workplaces 2012 – No. 4 Small Company
Special Award: Ethics
The Dallas Morning News Top 100 Places to Work 2012 – No. 25 Small Company
The Houston Chronicle - Houston’s Top Workplaces 2012 – No. 1 Midsize Company
2012 Top Workplaces of Greater Austin – No. 2 Small Company
2012 Raleigh Parade of Homes
Silver Award $574,900 - $625,000 – The Broadview in Wyndcroft
Durham, Orange & Chatham Counties 2012 Parade of Homes
Gold Award $389,000 - $405,000 – The Milliron in Briar Chapel
Silver Award $594,000 - $680,000 – The Havenstone in Keeneland Manor – Custom Classics™
Best of North Tampa – The Carrollwood News & Tribune and The Northwest News & Tribune Readers Poll 2012
Gold Award – Best of the Bay in Home Building
2012 Going Green Awards – San Antonio Business Journal
Winner – Residential Home Builder
Okaloosa and Walton County Parade of Homes (Panama City)
Blue Ribbon Award $689,000-$729,000 – The Morningdale in Cedar Woods at Watercolor
Blue Ribbon Award $689,000-$729,000 – The Bancroft in Cedar Woods at Watercolor
Charlotte Parade of Homes
Best Sunroom – The Lowe in Hawthorne
Best Owner’s Retreat Bath – The Showman in Stonewater
Best Den – The Infinity in Eagle Park
Orlando Parade of Homes
American Institute of Building Design Grand Award – The Seaside in Oakland Park
Merit Award – the Milano City Home in Baldwin Park
2012 Lake County Parade of Homes (Orlando)
1st Place Best Product Design $300,000-$400,000 – The Shadywood in Nottingham at Legends
2012 Austin HBA MAX Awards
Online Sales Person of the Year – Mandy Watkins
Warranty Service Professional of the Year – Mike Pattie
Best Green Home by a Volume Builder – 4301 Mattie in Mueller Estate Homes
Best Product Design $200,000-$250,000 – The Abberton in Springs at Walnut Creek
2011 Charlotte Regional M.A.M.E. Awards
Silver Award: Best Brochure – Baxter Village Community Brochure
Silver Award: Best Home Design priced from $501-$750,000 – The Walling in Baxter Village
Gold Award: Use of Technology – Sales Center Kiosk and Touch Screen
J.D. Power and Associates 2012 Customer Service Champion
2012 Tampa Parade of Homes
The Kinglet in Egret Landing
Blue Ribbon – Best Layout
Blue Ribbon – Best Great Room
Blue Ribbon – Best Nook
Blue Ribbon – Best Kitchen

The Surfside in Meadow Pointe
Blue Ribbon – Best Dining Room
2012 Manatee County-Sarasota (Tampa) Parade of Homes
Best Floor Plan Design Award – The Huntley in the Fairways at Imperial Lakewoods

2011 Awards

The Hilton Head Area Home Builders Association 12th Annual LightHouse Awards
The Daufuskie Model in Hampton Lake – Category 1- Production Builders
Best Bath
Best Kitchen
Best Exterior
Best Overall
2011 Wake County Parade of Homes (Raleigh)
Bronze Award – The Longbury in 12 Oaks
2011 Charlotte HomeArama
The Walling in the River District of Baxter Village
Silver Award – Best Kitchen
Silver Award – Best Outdoor Living Space
Silver Award – Past Presidents Awards
Best Overall Home
2011 Durham-Orange-Chatham Parade of Homes Awards
Silver Award – the Milliron in Briar Chapel
Silver Award – the Meadowridge in Keeneland Manor
2011 Greater Fort Worth Spring Tour of Homes
Runner-up Award in Alexander Court – Unfurnished Model Home $500,000 and above
2011 Charlotte Parade of Homes
Silver Award – the Showman in Stonewater
Silver Award – the Lowe in Hawthorne
2011 Tampa Parade of Homes
Grand Award – the Mills in the Commons at FishHawk Ranch
Merit Award – the Surfside in Meadow Pointe
Merit Award – the Anchor in Starling at FishHawk Ranch
2011 Orlando Parade of Homes
Merit Award – the Bellewood II in Belle Vista
2011 Charlotte Regional M.A.M.E. Awards
Gold Award – Product Design for The Breeland
Gold Award – Public Service Event: 4th Annual Turkey Drive
Builder of the Year Award
2011 Manatee County (Tampa) Parade of Homes
The Tillman at Creekside Preserve
Best Kitchen & Best Architectural Detail

The Mills in the Commons at Starling in FishHawk Ranch
Grand Award – Homes priced from $ 300-$350,000

The Surfside in Meadow Pointe
Merit Award
2011 Department of Energy’s Builder’s Challenge Award – Houston Team
Energy Leadership in Homebuilding

2010 Awards

2010 Greater Hilton Head HBA Lighthouse Awards
The Hawthorn – Best Exterior
Semi Custom Category 1

The Harborview – Best Exterior
Semi Custom Category 2

The Harborview – Best Feature
Outdoor Living Semi Custom Category 2!
2010 Raleigh Parade of Homes
The Teage in 12 Oaks – Silver Award
2010 Charleston PRISM Awards
The Parkview Build on Your Lot – Best Product $700,000- $1 million

www.DavidWeekleyHomes.com – Best Website Design For a Builder
2010 Dallas Spring Tour of Homes
The Goodhue in Creekwood Estates
Runner Up for Best Model Home
J.D. Power and Associates 2010 New-Home Builder Study – San Antonio
Ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction
2010 Orlando Parade of Homes
The Minneola in Westyn Bay – 1st Place
The Bellwood in Belle Vista – 1st Place
Merit Award

The Bellwood in Belle Vista
Grand Award
2010 Tampa Parade of Homes
The Portland Rose in Panther Trace
Grand Award – Single-family homes priced $251,000-$300,000
2010 Department of Energy’s Builder’s Challenge Award – Houston Team
Energy Leadership in Homebuilding

Other Awards and Distinctions

Professional Builder & Remodeler "Builder of the Year" - 1990, 2013
"The Triple Crown of American Home Building" - David Weekley Homes was the first homebuilder in history to win the following three awards:
- Professional Builder "National Builder of the Year" - 1990
- Professional Builder "The National Housing Quality Award" - 1993
- Builder "America's Best Builder" (formerly known as "Builder Spotlight Business Excellence Award) - 1993, 1994
Dallas Homebuilders Association's "Builder of the Year" - 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994
Texas Association of Realtors' "Outstanding Builder of the Year" - 1992, 1995
Greater Houston Builders Association's "Houston Builder of the Year" - 1986,1998
One of two national builders selected for Disney's first master-planned real estate development, CELEBRATION, located in Orlando, Fla.
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* J.D. Power and Associates 2003 New Home Builder Customer Satisfaction Study. Study based on responses from 71,312 buyers of newly constructed homes in 21 of the largest U.S. markets. Austin market covers:Bastrop, Hays, Travis and Williamson counties.www.jdpower.com
** J.D. Power and Associates 2002 New Home Builder Customer Satisfaction Study. Study based on responses from 56,193 buyers of newly constructed homes in 16 of the largest U.S. markets. Tampa Bay market covers: Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatec, Pasco, Pinellas and Sarasota counties.www.jdpower.com
***J.D. Power and Associates 2000 New Home Builder Customer Satisfaction Study. Study based on responses from 25,477 buyers of newly constructed homes in six of the largest U.S. markets. Dallas market covers Collin, Dallas, Denton and Tarrant Counties. www.jdpower.com

David M. Weekley, Chairman

David Weekley founded David Weekley Homes in 1976 at the age of 23, and now serves as the chairman of the largest, privately-owned home builder in America.

David Weekley Homes was the first homebuilder in history to win the "Triple Crown of American Homebuilding," which incorporates the following three awards:

Professional Builder "National Builder of the Year" — two-time recipient
Professional Builder "The National Housing Quality Award"
Builder "America's Best Builder"

In 1999, BUILDER awarded Weekley the "Hearthstone Builder Lifetime Public Service Award." In 1998 and 1986 he was named "Builder of the Year" by the Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA).

Currently, Weekley serves on the board of directors for St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital. Additionally, he serves on the board of trustees of The Kinkaid School, former board President and current board member of the Greater Houston Community Foundation, as well as the executive committee of the Sam Houston Area Council of Boy Scouts of America. He has served as chairman of the Steering Committee of the Metro Houston Young Life and chairman of the Sam Houston Area Council of Boy Scouts of America, president of the GHBA and the Young Presidents Organization and executive board member of Houston's Star of Hope.

He authored a book on home buying, How to Buy a Home Without Getting Hammered.

Weekley holds degrees in economics and geology from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas.

John Johnson, CEO

John Johnson, Chief Executive Officer, has been with the company since 1990. One of Johnson's most notable achievements has been the introduction of the company's Commitment to Excellence program. Highly praised, this program has brought David Weekley Homes to the status of a world-class home builder. During Johnson's tenure the company has:

Achieved record-setting Customer Satisfaction scores
Ranked highest in Customer Satisfaction with new home builders in Dallas/Ft. Worth, Tampa Bay and Austin according to J.D. Power and Associates' New Home Builder Customer Satisfaction Study℠
Earned a spot on FORTUNE magazine's list of the "100 Best Companies to Work For®" eight times

With an eye on growth and furthering the company's Commitment to Excellence, Johnson has been instrumental in David Weekley Homes' expansion into 15 of its 18 markets and has been a guiding force behind its introduction of new product lines.

Johnson holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Houston.

John Johnson, CEO

Press Contacts

Lyda Akin - Vice President of Marketing

lakin@dwhomes.com 1111 N. Post Oak Rd Houston, Texas 77055 (713) 316-3382

Ann Holdsworth - Communications Team

aholdsworth@dwhomes.com 1111 N. Post Oak Rd. Houston, Texas 77055 (713) 316-3184

Angela Crissman - Communications Team

acrissman@dwhomes.com 1111 N. Post Oak Road Houston, Texas 77055 (713) 316-3176

Mike Humphrey - Vice President of Operations

mhumphrey@dwhomes.com 1111 N. Post Oak Rd Houston, Texas 77055 (713) 316-3417

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