Morris Builders, Inc.
Kirk and Joy Morris, principals
Kirk began his career immediately after high school, working for custom homebuilders. Later, he began working for a custom furniture company specializing in Frank Lloyd Wright reproductions. It was there that he learned the importance of detail.
In 1985, Kirk decided to pursue self-employment, and Morris Builders was founded. Initially focusing on residential construction, by 1992 Morris Builders was specializing in custom remodeling. As the business grew, Kirk asked Joy to leave her career with Alticor (Amway Corporation) to join the company. Joy's outstanding customer service skills added a new dimension to Morris Builders.
Together we strive to provide exquisite craftsmanship and personal service to our customers. Value and trust are the top priorities of the Morris Builders, Inc. team.
Kirk Morris
Owner/President since 1985
With his father and grandfather both involved in construction, building is in Kirk Morris' blood. In high school, he discovered his own passion for this career and was soon working with a crew, building homes from the ground up. Subsequent positions afforded him wonderful experience first in carpentry and then in concrete. In 1985, Kirk drew on his expertise and talent and struck out on his own to begin Morris Builders Inc.
Much has changed since the first days when he acted as everything from roofer to cabinet-maker to clean-up crew. But one thing that remains constant is Kirk's dedication to hard work, high quality results and being honest and fair with clients.
Kirk continues to expand his knowledge and enhance his skills and efficiency through membership in Remodelors Advantage and through the classes, seminars and committees offered by the Home and Building Association of Greater Grand Rapids, which he joined in 1987.
I truly love what I do every day, he shares. What Kirk enjoys most is the challenge of remodeling and the gratification that comes with doing a job well and seeing a client's smile.
Joy Morris
Co-Owner/Sales Consultant since 1985
Originally from Belmont, Mich., Joy Morris attended Davenport College before working at Amway Corporation. Trying her hand in several different departments over 12 years, she found her niche in Distributor Relations. Yet after years of deliberation, Joy made the decision to leave that job and join her husband Kirk at his business, Morris Builders, Inc.
Looking back, Joy sees this move as the best thing she's ever done. As a co-principal and sales consultant, her favorite part of the job is working with clients. She loves taking part in their excitement and making their dreams come true.
Although she acknowledges that balancing work and a family can be challenging, she credits the success of the business with the great team assembled at Morris Builders, Inc. That team of course includes Kirk, her husband of 25 years. Joy shares that they're great partners because she benefits from Kirk's eye for detail, and her energy helps fuel each project.
After 23 years of hard work and long hours, Joy continues to maintain an enthusiastic commitment to the remodeling business and to creating stellar customer communications.
Darci Mierendorf
Office Manager since 08/2000
After fulfilling managerial, customer service and office assistant roles at several locally-owned businesses, office manager Darci Mierendorf found her home at Morris Builders in 2000. Darci was happy to accept a position with a family-oriented, flexible employer; she didn't know that over the years, her occupation would also help her be more outgoing, patient and adaptable. In her own life, Darci commits herself not only to excellence in her job but also to volunteering, an activity in which she loves to involve her whole family.
Seth Walter
Lead Carpenter since 01/2005
Building and remodeling have been integral parts of lead carpenter Seth Walter's life since he was seven years old. It was then that he first picked up a hammer at the side of his father, who was also a builder. As Seth grew, so did his knowledge and love of home building and remodeling, a process that continues today with each project he takes on. I learn something new on every job, and carry that through to the next, says Seth. A member of the Morris Builders teams since 2005, Seth appreciates the fact that each project is unique and offers its own set of challenges and rewards. But in each job he works on, Seth always enjoys making something that's old new again.