About Christian Leinbach

LEINBACHS IN BERKS The Leinbachs settled in Berks County in 1723 in the Oley Valley. To the right is a print of what is considered to be the Leinbach homestead. It is still standing in Oley.
THE LEINBACH FAMILY Christian and his wife Jennifer live near Hamburg in Berks County, PA where along with family and friends, they built their own log home three years ago. On the picture to the right - from left to right - William, Christian, Laura, Jennifer, and Matthew.
	In October of 2002, Christian and Jennifer began building their dream log home in Tilden Township. After over fourteen months of work and challenges, they moved into their home just in time for Christmas in 2003. To the left is a picture of the Leinbachs and friends setting the log walls.
MATTHEW GRANT - 27 Years Old Matthew joined the Air Force in May of 2004 and since then has served in Iraq, Egypt, Jordan, Haiti and Bahrain, and risen to the rank of Staff Sergeant and is based at McGuire AFB in New Jersey. Matthew is an expert marksman, loves the outdoors, and when he is home enjoys shopping for "stuff" at Cabelas. Matthew also plays the guitar. LAURA LEE - 24 Years Old Laura graduated from Kutztown University with a degree in Fine Arts and Summa Cum Laude in May of 2010. She also is a member of the KU Outdoor Club and enjoys hiking, camping, rock climbing, caving and riding motorcycle. Laura also plays the piano. She is employed by Liquid, a web design and marketing firm in Breiningsville, PA. WILLIAM CHRISTIAN - 20 Years Old William graduated from The King's Academy (TKA)in June 2009. TKA is a parent-run Christian School in Northern Berks. He is an active volunteer with his church, Schuylkill Valley Bible Chapel. William enjoys the outdoors, flag football, history and plays the guitar. He works at Target and is attending RACC as a part-time student. JENNIFER T. LEINBACH Jennifer is the Business Development Officer for Innovation Transfer Network (ITN). She is a writer and an avid reader. She enjoys cooking and is an active member of Schuylkill Valley Bible Chapel. CHRISTIAN Y. LEINBACH Christian and his wife Jennifer live near Hamburg in Berks County, PA. Christian loves old films, history and the outdoors he also enjoys singing classic country, bluegrass and gospel songs. On September 5, 2011, Christian and Jennifer will celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary. Christian Leinbach graduated from Bob Jones University with a BA in history and a minor in public speaking in 1981. Mr. Leinbach has been active in community and political affairs for much of his life; including serving on the staff of U.S. Senator Rick Santorum in 1994 and 1995, and a number of local government committees here in Berks County. Christian worked for Westlawn Graphic from 1997 until December of 2007, where he led the Advertising Agency for most of that time. Christian Leinbach has been involved in many different community and business organizations and efforts over the years. The following is a partial list of involvement: 2nd VP County Commissioner's Assoc. of PA (CCAP) Member National Assoc. of Counties (NACo) Membership Committee Member Restoring Hope Foundation (Berks HBA) Member of Berks County Farm Bureau Member of the Virginville Grange Director Berks County Conservation District Member Berks County 4-H Board Chairman Berks County Election Board Chairman Berks County Pension Board Member Berks County Prison Board Maidencreek Township Planning Commission - 7 years, chaired for 1 year Former Member Joint Comprehensive Planning Committee for Centre Township and Centerport Boro Chair of the Tilden Township Traffic Impact Fee Advisory Committee Founding Board Member of The King's Academy Member of the Executive Advisory Committee for The King's Academy Church Board Member, Schuylkill Valley Bible Chapel Former chair of the Greater Reading Chamber Marketing Advisory Committee Member of the Greater Reading Chamber Gov. Affairs and Municipal Affairs Committees 9-year member of the Tri-County Chamber Gov. Affairs Committee