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Dan Ryan Builders LLC, a privately owned regional builder, specializes in the marketing, sale, and construction of single family homes, townhomes, and duplexes. The company was founded by Dan Ryan in 1990. Throughout the succeeding years, Dan Ryan Builders has expanded around the DC metropolitan areas of Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. In 2007, Dan Ryan Builders had the opportunity to expand further south, creating communities in Charleston, South Carolina and Raleigh, North Carolina.

Family History in Building
When Dan Ryan founded Dan Ryan Builders in 1990, he continued a family tradition in building that spanned 3 generations.

Dan Ryan’s grandfather began the family tradition in homebuilding in Castle Shannon, Pennsylvania. From there, the tradition grew. Dan Ryan’s father, James P. Ryan, started Ryland homes in 1967. Dan Ryan’s two uncles also founded their own building companies. Ed Ryan, in 1948, founded Ryan homes, and Bill Ryan founded Crest Communities, and later Williamsburg Homes in Cincinnati.

In addition to Dan Ryan’s grandfather, father and uncles, the following family members are also involved in the building industry:

Jimmy Ryan (Dan Ryan’s brother) founded Rylea homes in 1982, Alan Gillespie (Ed Ryan’s son-in-law) founded Heartland Homes in 1984, and Billy Ryan (Bill Ryan’s son) founded William Ryan Homes in 1992.

Accomplishments

 * •	In 2010, Dan Ryan Builders was again awarded the Builder of Integrity award by Quality Builders Warranty Corporation (also the 2007 recipient of the award), a 10-year warranty program.


 * •	In May of 2009 Dan Ryan was featured in Big Builder Magazine discussing current economic trends that have affected the building industry, and how the company is positioned to come out on top.


 * •	Dan Ryan Builders has made a steady climb over the years on Builder Magazine’s list of top U.S. homebuilders. Most recently, in 2008, they placed in the top 100 at spot 65.


 * •	In 2007, was awarded the Builder of Integrity award by Quality Builders Warranty Corporation, a 10-year warranty program.  To receive the Builder of Integrity Award, a builder must undergo a strict screening process to ensure their commitment to technical excellence, professional dealing, ethical practice, and financial stability.


 * •	In 2007, won 18 out of the 46 awards given at the Frederick County Builders Association (FCBA) Awards of Excellence. Including Best Sales Model Single Family ($500,000-$600,000) in the Marketing Division Category, Best Interior Merchandising Award in the Single Family ($500,000-$600,000), and Best Radio Commercial in the Media Marketing Division Category.

Community Involvement
Dan Ryan Builders holds a strong belief that it is a builder’s responsibility to not only build homes but support the local communities they build in. Each year, Dan Ryan Builders supports local fire and emergency teams, schools, colleges, and many non-profit and charitable organizations.


 * •	2008: Joined ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition to build a brand new home for Matthew and Blasia Drumm, and their three sons, a family who has dedicated their lives to serving disabled children in their community. The Drumm’s new home was completed in 106 hours with the help of over 1000 local volunteers and sponsors.
 * •	2008: Donated land in Mountain Falls Park to Habitat for Humanity of Winchester-Frederick County.
 * •	2007: Donates $20,000 to the Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation to support the movement to address homelessness and affordable housing in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia.
 * •	2007: Donated $25,000 to The United Way of the Eastern Panhandle.  This money went to support agencies throughout the region that assist children, the elderly and healthy homes.
 * •	2006: Donated a Polaris Ranger to “Ridgerunners” Company C 1-150th. The Polaris Ranger was used during their tour in Iraq from July 2006 to July 2007.
 * •	2005: The company and it’s employees donated $60,000 to reach out and help the survivors of Hurricane Katrina.  The employees raised just under $29,000, and the company donated $31,000 to hit their $60,000 total donation.
 * •	Has presented numerous large sum donations to the Interfaith Housing Alliance, Inc. to support their affordable housing programs.

Markets
Dan Ryan Builders has communities in the following areas:


 * •	Pennsylvania:          Franklin, York and Adams County


 * •	Maryland:         	Frederick and Washington County


 * •	West Virginia:  	Berkeley, Jefferson, Marion, Monongalia, and Harrison County


 * •	Virginia:           	Frederick County


 * •	South Carolina: 	Charleston, Dorchester and Berkeley County