Modern Home Builders Issue 150 March 2026 | Page 111

__________________________________________________________________________________________ John Merrill Homes

From its family to yours, John Merrill Homes delivers exceptional, thoughtfully-crafted custom homes ric ing

Building a custom home is more than just another construction project; it’ s a deeply personal journey that requires trust, communication, and a builder who truly understands the meaning of home. At John Merrill Homes, that philosophy is rooted in family.

From the very first conversation, John Merrill Homes approaches each project as the beginning of a long-term relationship. The company embodies a truly collaborative process that unfolds over many months, and the team prides itself on being present, accessible, and genuinely invested every step of the way. Regular communication, inperson meetings, and hands-on involvement ensure that nothing is overlooked and that every decision reflects the homeowner’ s vision, lifestyle, and priorities.
Modern Home Builders sits down for an interviw with Adam Merrill, President of John Merrill Homes, to learn more about the company’ s background and to uncover the qualities that keep this family legacy one brick above the rest. Adam begins our conversation by sharing insight into his own career background and how his passion for architecture led him into the world of custom homebuilding.
Building a legacy
“ When I was in high school, I thought I wanted to be an architect. I then worked for an architect and quickly realized that it wasn’ t what I wanted to do, but I still had a lot of interest in architecture,” he reveals.“ From that, I decided to study building construction at the University of Florida. I got a number of contracting jobs out
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