We are excited to be celebrating 35 years as the premier custom home builder in Las Vegas. We are proud of the incredible homes and solid relationships we’ve built over that time and the reputation we’ve earned for excellence in craftsmanship, creativity, and commitment. To ensure that we can continue to provide the highest quality homes and bring our clients’ visions to life into the future, we continue to build our team and train the next generation of Merlin leaders.
“Although it’s nice to look back on what we’ve accomplished and the relationships we’ve built with homeowners, architects, designers, engineers, real estate professionals, and the local community, we know how important it is to look forward and focus on the future,” said Steve Jones, Founder and CEO of Merlin. “We’re continuing to build on the strong foundation we’ve established and are planning for the next 35 years, making sure that we have a strong leadership team to lead us into the future.”
As we commemorate this anniversary, we are pleased to share some of our milestones and accomplishments from the past five years. Over that time, we have completed numerous custom homes and luxury renovation projects for clients across the Las Vegas valley, including:
- The V-Elements custom home, a home incorporating the interactions and relationships between the five elements—wood, fire, earth, metal and water—at The Summit. For this home, we were awarded two 2021 Silver Nugget awards from the Southern Nevada Home Builders Association. We were recognized in the Best Kitchen and Best Primary Bath categories.
- A modern chic custom home on the 31st floor of Turnberry Place, Tower 2. Featuring a bright, open atmosphere, this spectacular home provides a grand view of Las Vegas throughout the unit.
- A custom remodel of a high-rise condo at Veer Towers for which we carefully curated every detail, merging classic Vegas charm with modern luxury to create a timeless, sophisticated atmosphere of understated elegance.
- The transformation of a tuscan style with classical elements home to an ultra-contemporary, high-tech dream home in Southern Highlands. This renovation involved a complete overhaul and the addition of 1,000 square feet of living space.
We have also deepened our leadership over the past several years with the following milestones:
- Daryl Quick was recently hired as President of the company. He has proven architectural and business management skills and more than 20 years of experience with commercial and luxury hospitality projects. He will gradually assume responsibilities across Merlin’s daily operations.
- In December of 2021, Bart Jones, CFO, retired after 27 years of running the company with his brother, Steve. Bart built a reputation for his honesty and integrity with both homeowners and business partners alike and his leadership was instrumental in the growth and success of the firm.
- Upon Bart’s retirement, Erica Morrison became the Chief Operating Officer. Erica is dedicated to growing the business while ensuring a positive experience for our luxury home clients.
- Sara Eisert, Controller, also took on a bigger role within the company when Bart retired, assuming Bart’s former financial duties in addition to her focus on accounting practices such as accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger transactions.
As we look back at our accomplishments and forge into the future, we extend our gratitude to all our clients, business partners, and colleagues who have enriched not only our work, but our lives as well. We are excited to continue growing our team and to carry on the Merlin legacy for decades to come!