Haven Custom Homes Announces Acquisition of New Production Facility and New Leadership Team

LINTHICUM, Md., Jan. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Haven Custom Homes, a leader in the construction of custom modular homes for more than 40 years, has acquired a new production facility in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania. The facility was previously part of Penn Lyon Homes, a modular home manufacturer who closed their doors last summer. The company also announced that Ed Langley, former CEO of Excel Homes LLC, is the interim President and CEO with the departure of Jerry Smalley.

The new plant in Selinsgrove will allow Haven Homes to expand its product offering while providing builders and homeowners with a wide selection of products at competitive pricing. Haven will apply its commitment to excellence in our upcoming new line of homes -- Classic Homes by Haven. Production is expected to begin in the first quarter of 2011.

The new production facility in Selinsgrove will also bring employment opportunities to the area with a particular need for trained and skilled craftsmen.

"Haven Homes is the most recognized brand name in custom modular building. They have a long-standing history and reputation for unique custom capabilities, quality and craftsmanship. I'm very pleased to join their team and assist in the endeavor of expanding their product line with the Selinsgrove facility," says Langley.

Haven's production facility in Bellefonte, PA will continue to manufacture the company's highly customized homes under a new division name -- The Presidential Division.

Both facilities will design, build, transport and set high quality custom homes backed by exceptional customer service and a continued reputation for excellence.

In order to meet the needs of a growing customer base, Haven Custom Homes has realigned its senior management team.

As previously noted, Ed Langley, former CEO of Excel Homes LLC, joined Haven as Chairman of the Board at the company's holding firm, Wind River Holdings.

Jerry Smalley has stepped down as Haven's President and CEO. Jerry will continue to be part of the Haven family as a builder in the Baltimore area.

Langley will serve as Haven's interim President and CEO while the company completes their search for a permanent Chief Executive.

Robert Dippel joins the Company as Chief Financial Officer. Bob has been working with Haven Custom Homes as a consultant and was previously the CFO of Excel Homes, LLC for approximately ten years.

Greg Alia, with Haven since 2006, has been promoted to General Manager of Haven's Presidential division.

Andrew Peters joins Haven as its Human Resources Executive. Andy has over thirty years experience with a number of companies, large and small.

"I am excited to have the opportunity to work with Bob, Greg and Andy as we grow our business, provide exceptional products and create jobs in central Pennsylvania," says Chairman Ed Langley.

For more information on Haven Custom Homes, please visit www.HavenHomes.com.

About Haven Custom Homes

For more than 40 years, Haven Custom Homes has been a leader in the construction of custom modular homes with a commitment to quality, design, innovation and craftsmanship that is its trademark. Haven is headquartered outside of Baltimore, MD, and operates two plants in Bellefonte and Beech Creek, PA. Haven is well known throughout the East Coast for producing custom modular homes in some of the country's most architecturally discriminating neighborhoods including Martha's Vineyard, the Hamptons (Long Island, NY), Hilton Head, SC and Greenwich, CT. In addition to custom modular homes, Haven has a diverse portfolio of projects in commercial and multi-family building and can deliver solutions including lodging, senior living, specialized resort accommodations, schools, dormitories, multi-level residential, retail and office space.

Haven Custom Homes is a leader in green and sustainable building. The Haven building method provides many advantages in green building and every Haven Custom Home, whether built to achieve a green certification or not, is durable, energy efficient, air tight and ENERGY STAR ready. Haven is capable of rating and providing recommendations to meet recognized green building standards including ENERGY STAR, LEED for Homes, NAHB Green Builder Program as well as a variety of regional, state and local certification programs.

For more information about Haven Custom Homes, visit www.HavenHomes.com or call (877) 744-2836.

SOURCE Haven Custom Homes