Meet The Team

Built on Legacy. Driven by Quality. Trusted by Families.

Founded in 1956, Lowder New Homes has spent nearly 70 years building a reputation for exceptional craftsmanship, customer satisfaction, and strong community relationships. As part of The Colonial Company—one of the Southeast’s most respected family-owned businesses—Lowder New Homes combines the strength of a regional leader with the care and attention of a local partner.

Today, we are one of Alabama’s largest homebuilders, yet every home we build reflects a personalized approach. From start to finish, our team is committed to delivering a homebuilding experience that’s as seamless as it is rewarding. It’s no surprise that more than 95 percent of our customers say they would recommend us to their friends and family.


    The Team

    Jimmy Lowder

    Chairman of the Board & President , The Colonial Company

    Jimmy Rutland

    President, Lowder New Homes

    Josh Lowder

    Vice President, The Colonial Company

    Bryan Tucker

    Chief Financial Officer, The Colonial Company

    Chad Ceman

    Vice President of Field Operations

    Robert Fike

    Vice President of Internal Operations

    Sara Heatherly

    Vice President of Development

    Suzanne Mathison Smith

    Vice President of Sales

    William Rhodes

    Project Manager

    Suzanna Wasserman Edwards

    Vice President of Marketing