Modern Home Builders Issue 151 April 2026 | Page 124

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of college, but nothing seemed to fit me correctly, until I went and worked with a luxury builder. I worked with them for 12 years and progressed to be the President of one of their local franchises. By the time I left that job, I’ d learned a lot, and that’ s how I came to found John Merrill Homes.
“ Today, John Merrill Homes is a custom homebuilder working predominantly in the Greater Jacksonville market. We offer the full turnkey service from planning to designing and construction, and my wife, Dana, is an interior designer who works closely with all our clients through the selections process. We’ re proud that our business will be turning ten years old in March 2026.”
Though Adam founded John Merrill Homes in 2016, his family name is no stranger to Florida’ s real estate sector. The company’ s name actually pays homage to Adam’ s grandfather, John Merrill, who established his real estate business, John Merrill Realtor, in 1956 – 60 years before John Merrill Homes was incorporated. Located in Gainesville, Florida, John built a successful reputation centered around honest business and great service, firmly instilling the values of professionalism, honesty, and integrity into the family. Inspired
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