Founded in 2007 on the idea that a sense of family is one of the most important things in life , Kerley Family Homes was created by father and son , Gene and Joe Kerley . Bringing a lifelong passion for building quality homes to communities throughout North Georgia , Joe , current Kerley Family Homes CEO , maintains the steadfast commitment to family values , which provides the cornerstone of the business ’ s operating philosophy . design center which enables buyers to design their home in a way that aesthetically reflects their style . We ’ re also local and focused primarily on the Greater Atlanta market , which gives us a depth of knowledge in regards to the community that many larger builders don ’ t have .”