DONNA MERTEN, Founder, President & CEO
B.A., Architecture, Ball State University

Donna Merten is on a mission to bring sustainable building practices into the home building industry. During the last 10 years she has gained invaluable design and building experience, including a stint as Head Product Designer of Commodore Homes (a manufactured housing company) and both Director of Architecture and Environmental Director of James Company (local builder in Boulder, CO). She created the first environmental program for the James Company which recycled over 1,000 tons of construction waste, and her success in this project was recognized at both the local and national level.

This was only the launching pad for Merten’s quest to prove that environmental design and building practices could be brought to the masses and enjoyed by everyone. In 2006, Merten started her own Design/Build Firm, and recent work has propelled Merten, Inc. into the Green Building/High Performance Homes’ spotlight.

ROBERT ROSS, AIA, LEED AP

Robert, Merten Design Studio’s Project Architect has been interested in and studying sustainable design principles for almost 10 years. A LEED Accredited Professional with the USGBC he has extensive knowledge in many aspects of design and construction from passive solar design and more recently straw bale design and construction. Robert graduated with his Masters of Architecture from Texas Tech University in 1999 and has been pursuing a more sustainable lifestyle and career since and is excited to be involved with a group dedicated to such a high level of green building.

BRAD DUCKHAM, Marketing

Brad brings a unique skill set into the Marketing arena of Merten, Inc.. Having worked in a variety of fields (Education, Manufacturing, and High-Tech) Brad thrives on working with diverse groups of people and helping to effectively communicate the Merten, Inc. philosophy. With a B.A. from the University of Colorado at Boulder, Brad has since made Boulder his home. Brad is also an EcoBroker and licensed Realtor with Keller Williams Front Range Properties.

MORGAN CATE, Project Manager

Morgan grew up in Steamboat Springs , Colorado where he started his career in the construction industry. He is an outdoor and nature enthusiast who has integrated this passion for his surroundings into his profession. Morgan has a B.S. in Construction Management from Colorado State University where he focused his studies on sustainable construction and design. Prior to working for Merten, Inc., Morgan was employed at McStain Neighborhoods and R.A. Nelson and Associates.

PETER GRANT, Project Manager

Pete was born and raised in Lawrence, Kansas. After graduating from Kansas State University with a degree in Construction Science and Management, he decided it was time to head for the hills. Pete has a variety of construction experience, having worked as a framer, trim carpenter, timber framer, and log home builder. After spending nearly ten years working in the field as a carpenter, it was time to give a little something back to planet Earth, so he accepted a position with Merten, Inc. in the winter of 2008.

JOSH SIERRA, Superintendent

Josh was born and raised in Monte Vista, Colorado and has spent most of his life in the state.  With a degree from CSU in Natural Resources Parks and Protected Area Management, Josh has always had a strong desire to help maintain and protect our environment.  With this vision in mind and a passion for the outdoors, Josh moved to Telluride, CO.  Working with a green building company – Steeprock Builders, Josh’s enthusiasm for green and sustainable styles of building took root.  After 6 years in Telluride, Josh found himself back in Fort Collins continuing his passion.

DEBORAH ANDERSON, Accounting/Office Guru