OLNEY, MD. January 18, 2010 – Carl M. Freeman Companies announces the promotion of Doug Brown to Vice President, Community Development, responsible for the development of the Company’s residential land assets.

Most recently a Director of Development with Carl M. Freeman Companies, Brown has been a key contributor to the Company’s success of the Bayside resort community near Fenwick Island, DE since its launch in 2004. He has a strong reputation in the industry for understanding regulatory and infrastructure requirements.

“Doug’s personal leadership style and his ability to execute in a challenging and competitive environment make him a leader in the industry,” commented Tom Aiello, President of the Carl M. Freeman Companies. “We believe this promotion will present great opportunities for Doug as well as the Company while we grow into new communities in the region.”

Brown earned an undergraduate degree from the University Of Virginia McIntire School Of Commerce and holds a Masters of Business Administration from Loyola College of Maryland. Prior to working at the Carl M. Freeman Companies, he worked in numerous leadership roles in the banking industry for 13 years.

About The Carl M. Freeman Companies
The Carl M. Freeman Companies were founded by Carl M. Freeman in 1947 and later led by Mr. Freeman’s son, Joshua M. Freeman from the early 1990s through 2006. The Freeman Companies are real estate developers, focused on commercial and community development and redevelopment in the mid-Atlantic region. Visitwww.freemancompanies.com for more information.