Corporate Governance

The Board of Directors of The Ryland Group, Inc. (the “Company”) sets high standards for the Company’s employees, officers and directors. Implicit in this philosophy is the importance of sound corporate governance. It is the duty of the Board of Directors to serve as a prudent fiduciary for shareholders and to oversee the management of the Company’s business. To fulfill its responsibilities and to discharge its duty, the Board of Directors follows the procedures and standards that are set forth in these guidelines. These guidelines are subject to modification from time to time as the Board of Directors deems appropriate in the best interests of the Company or as required by applicable laws and regulations.

We are committed to serving the best interests of our shareholders and provide as much information as possible to observe and evaluate the performance of The Ryland Group, Inc. on a local and corporate level, as well as on the New York Stock Exchange (traded under RYL.)