John has nearly 20 years of construction and building enclosure engineering experience. As Quality Control Executive and Façade Specialist with Clark Construction, one of the nation’s largest building and infrastructure companies, John supports high quality building enclosure design and construction execution. Based in Colorado, he oversees construction projects in California, Washington, Nevada, Texas, and Tennessee. John also serves as Principal with Carta Advisors, a consulting group within Clark Construction, advising non-Clark project owners about enclosure issues.
John volunteers with the Watershed Center, a nonprofit environmental organization that provides stewardship of local forests and rivers and mitigates hazards that lead to wildfires. An outdoor enthusiast, he spends his free time skiing, snowmobiling, dirt biking, camping, fishing, and hiking.
2024
Boulder, Colorado
B.S., Construction Management, East Carolina University
Certified Design-Build Professional, Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA)
“If a project has a glazing contractor without a robust shop and field quality program, often the project is impacted by quality issues that require my time and attention to ensure a quality product. For me, finding a subcontractor that has qualified labor and a quality program helps ensure a level of quality can be provided to our customers.”
John Merkert