Creating Homes for Businesses Since 1967®
COMPANY CAPABILITIES & KEY PERSONNEL
Our PHILOSOPHY. We believe if you do the
right thing, your business will prosper. Leroy
Merritt, who founded our company more than
four decades ago, often completed deals on a
handshake and that level of trust and respect
continues at our company today.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Our Capabilities
Construction Services
Key Personnel
Merritt PropertiesCOMPANY CAPABILITIES & KEY PERSONNEL
Our Portfolio
“ Each and every person at Merritt with whom we
have worked has performed their job in a totally
professional and conscientious manner and has
been a pleasure to work with. We could not be more
pleased to be your partner and tenant and look
forward to our partnership for many years to come.”
– CHARLES L. BURMANCEO, BAKERY EXPRESS
A Unique Perspective CREATING HOMES FOR BUSINESSES
Since 1967, we have remained true to
our mission: creating homes for businesses.
With this point of view, Merritt Properties
has grown to become one of the region’s
leading commercial real estate development
companies. With 16 million square feet
throughout Maryland and Northern Virginia, we
offer the area’s largest privately held portfolio
of office, flex, warehouse and retail space.
Our Capabilities
As a fully integrated developer with 16 million
square feet of commercial space, our in-house
capabilities are expansive. They include land
entitlement and rezoning, site development,
new construction, redevelopment, interior build-
outs, leasing, property maintenance, property
management, financing, accounting, marketing
and LEED/green building methods and evaluation.
Few firms can boast such significant in-house
capabilities, or the streamlining and efficiencies
that come with them. We have also remained true
to our conservative financial approach, which
has allowed us to weather periods of economic
turbulence and emerge each time a stronger, smarter
company. This means you’ll benefit from an expertise
built on more than four decades of strategically
developing, positioning and repositioning land in
the Baltimore/Washington region.
Most importantly, along with all of these significant
capabilities, you’ll find we have the personality
of a small company. In other words, we offer the
sophistication and financial stability of a large
company with the responsiveness and personal
service you’d expect from a small one. It’s the ideal
combination: outstanding expertise and a unique
ability to see things from the customer’s perspective.
MERRITT CAPABILITIESINCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
• Commercial Development
• Leasing and Asset Management
• Property Management
• New Construction
• Redevelopment
• Green Building
• Design-Build
• Commercial Interiors
• Financing
A Diverse Portfolio to ACCOMMODATE ANY BUSINESS
After 45 years of commercial real estate
development and property management,
our privately held portfolio has grown to
be the largest and most diverse in
the Baltimore-Washington region. We
offer more choices and smarter design,
with an intense focus on our customers’
needs and satisfaction.
“ My company evaluates capital construction
projects for the largest corporations in the world…
Therefore, I know what I am talking about when I
say that your performance in developing this
building was world class.”
– EDWARD W. MERROWPRESIDENT, INDEPENDENT PROJECT ANALYSIS, INC.
With 16 million square feet and more than 70
locations, the diversity of our portfolio allows us to
serve virtually every type of business. But that’s only
part of the story. We also bring to the table innovative
thinking and a broad range of experience. Combined,
they allow us to be with you every step of the way in
creating your initial space, as well as throughout the
growth and development of your business. We have a
long list of customers who began with us as small
start-ups and have evolved into industry leaders…
and we’ve been with them throughout every stage
of their growth.
From entrepreneurs to established companies,
Merritt Properties has the expertise and portfolio
to assure that your business will find a home in
which it will thrive. Plus, we have the flexibility to
accommodate your expanding needs as you grow.
With locations throughout Maryland and Northern
Virginia, we have properties near all major commuter
routes, Baltimore’s downtown business district,
railways and the Port of Baltimore, as well as Fort
Meade and Aberdeen Proving Ground.
Our portfolio has the diversity to find a home for
every business and organization, from full-scale
manufacturing and distribution centers to high-tech
data centers, SCIF spaces and contemporary
corporate headquarters. And we’re always poised
to meet your next location requirement.
Collectively, our portfolio, our financial strength and
our commitment to customer service assure that our
customers find the right place for their businesses
to call “home.”
THE MERRITT PROPERTIES PORTFOLIO INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:
• Class A Office (Downtown and Suburban)
• Single-Story Office
• Flex Warehouse
• Industrial Warehouse
• Manufacturing Facilities
• Distribution Centers
• Mixed-Use Developments
• Retail Centers
Building fromTHE OWNER’S PERSPECTIVE
With a project portfolio of 16 million
square feet, Merritt is one of the most
seasoned construction services and
redevelopment companies in the
region. Moreover, we bring an “owner’s
perspective” to all that we do. As a
result, the quality and longevity of our
work in this area is unparalleled.
“ We gave Merritt an opportunity to deliver a first-class
project on a short schedule and that is what was
delivered. In short, Merritt delivers what they promise.”
– TED D’ANNAEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, MARS SUPER MARKETS, INC.
MERRITT CONSTRUCTION SERVICESINCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
• Site Development
• New Construction
• Redevelopment
• Design-Build
• Interiors
As a division of Merritt Properties, Merritt Construction
Services is the arm of the company through which
we have built our extensive portfolio. Additionally,
our capabilities extend to design-build and third-
party construction.
Since our founding in 1967, Merritt has worked with
customers ranging from the American National Red
Cross to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to CareFirst
of Maryland. From contemporary office buildings to
institutional facilities, our highly skilled construction
team has completed a comprehensive roster of
customized projects, including corporate campuses,
LEED-certified green buildings, schools, manufacturing
facilities and retail centers.
Whether serving as developer, general contractor or
design-builder, Merritt Construction Services offers
full-service construction capabilities through all phases
of development, from feasibility to commissioning.
Our goal is not to look at your project as a one-time
engagement for our services. Rather, we are
committed to meeting your objectives so that we
become your “go-to” resource for your construction
needs now and in the future. And, regardless of our
role, we take on the responsibility of translating your
ideas into a project that balances budget and timing
with functionality and corporate vision.
With Merritt Construction Services, it’s about more
than what we do. It’s also about how we do it. We
treat our customers with honesty and integrity, while
constantly staying focused on results, value and
efficiency. It’s “Customer First.” And that’s our
bottom line.
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KEY PERSONNEL
Steve Shaw, Leasing Steve has played a key role in Merritt’s entrance into the
Northern Virginia market since joining the company in 1989. Under his guidance,
a new office was established in Loudoun County, Virginia to develop and serve
our customers in the Ashbrook, Loudoun Tech Center, Beaumeade and University
Center developments. Steve also co-manages leasing, retention and new
development activities in the Baltimore region of Merritt’s portfolio. With over
21 years in the industry, he is a member of the National Association of Industrial
and Office Properties (NAIOP) and chairs the National Forum for Mixed Use Development. He is also on
the Board of Trustees at The Boy’s Latin School of Maryland. A graduate of the University of Delaware,
Steve has completed several Harvard executive education courses including their Advanced Management
Development program.
Michael Larkin, Director - Virginia Office Michael is the head of Merritt’s
Loudoun office, contributing more than 30 years of construction and development
experience to the Virginia Team, where he is focused on land development,
construction, and operations. After 15 years of service at Merritt’s Baltimore
headquarters, Michael relocated to Northern Virginia in 1999 to establish the
Loudoun office, which currently serves over 70 Merritt customers. Michael
demonstrates his dedication to the industry outside of the office with his
involvement in various organizations including the Associated Builders and Contractors, NAIOP, Loudoun
County Chamber of Commerce, and The Builders Foundation where he currently serves as Chairman.
Michael also serves as a member of the Loudoun County Fiscal Impact Committee and the Loudoun County
Building and Development Advisory Group. He is actively involved in numerous committees established
by Loudoun County to improve development processes, one of which recently implemented the county’s
“Fast-Track” development process. In addition, Michael is a member of the Board of Directors at the Good
Shepard Alliance, a non-profit organization that provides help and hope for the homeless and those in need
through transitional and emergency housing and outreach services.
Project Experience
Redskins Park Addition to indoor training facility for hydro-therapy & expanded 14,000 SF weight room, new commercial kitchen & dining area DBT - Data Holdings, LLC New 2-story concrete tilt-up building for future data center 123,200 SF Redskins Park Indoor training facility 108,000 SF
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Airborne Technologies Office, secure conference & specialized warehouse 21,000 SFChenega Class A office 17,000 SFBest Buy Regional headquarters office 8,000 SFEurotherm Office/warehouse 21,000 SFGlasstech Office/warehouse 20,000 SFNeustar, Inc. Office/data center/network operations center (NOC) 100,618 SFAmerican National Red Cross Class A office and call center 60,000 SFCACI, Inc. Office/training center/conditioned warehouse/distribution center 148,250 SFMVM, Inc/Silver Eagle Group Tactical gun range & firearms training facility, members club 82,000 SF Toll Brothers Office 20,000 SFIndependent Project Analysis Office w/tennis & basketball courts 55,000 SFCostco Wholesale Office, conference areas, test kitchen 30,000 SF AeroAstro Hi-tech office with multiple labs 24,400 SF Sevenspace Office with computer lab/network operations center (NOC) 20,000 SF
Ken Jonmaire, LEED-AP, Project Manager Ken joined Merritt’s Virginia
office in 2007 and, as project manager, he is responsible for acquisitions,
entitlements and design, project management for new construction and third-
party development services. Ken has nine years of extensive experience in the
development and construction industry. He also holds a Masters degree in Real
Estate Development from George Mason University and a Bachelor of Arts degree
in Civil Engineering from Virginia Tech. Ken is an active member of the Urban Land
Institute (ULI) as a Young Leader, a Developing Leader in the National Association of Office and Industrial
Properties (NAIOP) and a member of the US Green Building Council (USGBC).
Project Experience
• Entitlement, design, and construction of a 123,200 SF powered shell for data center use. • Entitlement, design , and construction of an 58,000 SF indoor gun range & training facility • Land Acquisition, Design, & Entitlement for a spec Flex-Industrial development• Management & new construction for a two-lane VDOT Road • Management & new construction for a reclaimed water main • Design and implementation of energy saving retrofits to existing buildings
Project List
Loudoun Parkway 1 72,900 SF tilt-up spec development N/ASmith Switch Road Construction N/A Merritt Beaumeade Reclaimed Water Line 2,780 linear foot reclaimed water line main construction N/A DBT - Data Holdings, LLC New 2-story concrete tilt-up building for future data center 123,200 SF MVM, Inc/Silver Eagle Group Tactical gun range & firearms training facility, members club 82,000 SF
Neustar, Inc. Network operations center (NOC) renovation 5,000 SF
“For more than a decade, Merritt
Properties has been a partner in our
progress, accommodating our growth
and creating a showroom that we are
proud to call home.”
– ALEXANDER WONGOWNER, DIRECTBUY CLUB OF COLUMBIA, MARYLAND
CORPORATE OFFICE 2066 Lord Baltimore Drive
Baltimore, MD 21244 410 298 2600 phone
410 298 9644 fax
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Ashburn, VA 20147 703 858 2725 phone
703 858 7239 fax
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