Donna Merten / Founder, President & CEO
Donna is on a mission to bring sustainable building practices into the construction industry. During the last 10 years she has gained invaluable design and building experience, including a stint as Head Product Designer of Commodore Homes and both Director of Architecture and Environmental Director of James Company (local builderin Boulder, CO). In 2006, Merten started her own Design/Build Firm, and recent work has propelled Merten, Inc. into the Green Building/High Performance Homes’ spotlight. Recent successes include straw bale homes, a timberframe/SIP's hybrid, and master developer of an 89-Unit neighborhood seeking LEED-ND certification through the USGBC. Donna holds a B.A. in Architecture from Ball State University.
Robert Ross / AIA, LEED AP
Robert, a LEED Accredited Professional with the USGBC is Merten Design Studio’s Project Architect and has been interested in and studying sustainable design principles for over 10 years. Robert graduated with his Masters of Architecture from Texas Tech University in 1999 and has been practicing a more sustainable lifestyle and career since. In 2009 he had a 2.3kW PV system with micro inverters installed on his home that should cut his energy needs from the grid over half!
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 a licensed Realtor with Keller Williams Front Range Properties.
R. 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.
Seth Lytton / Architectural Intern
Seth has lived in Colorado his whole life. Having grown up in Longmont he had his fill of tract homes and suburbs. He decided to pursue architecture as a way to offer people a better way to live -- a way that is better for the occupants and the environment. After graduating from CU Boulder (with a degree in Environmental Design, emphasis in architecture) Seth was offered a position with Merten and happily accepted. Having studied many Green Building practices in school, Seth is excited to put that knowledge to work for Merten and see what else he can learn. Seth spends much of his time outside of work climbing, road biking, and enjoying the outdoors.
