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Wild Bay Kombucha
Adam Bufano, Sergio Malarin & Sid Sharma, Co-Founders
"Working with Merritt allowed us to continue to focus on our business while our space was being built out. We didn't have to stop production for a single week. Merritt has truly supported us and taken away a lot of stress."
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ZeroFOX
James C. Foster , Chief Executive Officer
"Merritt's professionalism and experience is unparalleled in the region and I'm certainly happy that we picked them."
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Mouth Party Caramel
BG Purcell, Founder
"Merritt is a company that stands behind their customers. They took the time to listen to our needs and they really give me the feeling that they have our back. I've witnessed that they deal with matters quickly, and they care about the people that occupy their spaces."
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Michele's Granola
Michele Tsucalas, Founder & Owner
"Merritt didn't just want to build us a space and lease us a space, they wanted our business to succeed. From the very beginning of our relationship, Merritt said to me, 'When you're ready to grow, we'll help you grow.'"
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Whiteford, Taylor & Preston
Joe Mezzanotte, Partner
"Merritt makes promises, they deliver on those promises, they deliver on time, and they deliver on budget."
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Firaxis Games
Steve Martin, President
"Merritt employees truly love their jobs and consistently deliver solutions in a fast, creative and cost-effective manner."
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Nalley Fresh
Greg Nalley, Founder
"Merritt is a fantastic company, and I’m very fortunate to have partnered with them. They believed in my company, and I believed in them. It is a relationship that is going to keep growing."
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Dunbar Security Solutions
Darren McCue, President
"We were able to have a very integrated approach with Merritt, with the build-out, the construction team, and the designer to help us build a space that is as beautiful as this is."
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SAAB Defense and Security
George Caracost, Vice President & General Manager
"It was always a positive experience with Merritt. In our entire experience with Merritt ‘no’ was not in their vocabulary. It was always ‘we can make that work’ or ‘we can find a solution to your need’ and that set Merritt apart."
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Bakery Express
Steve Borsh, COO and VP
"It's always easy to get a hold of somebody when you need something. The team at Merritt is always extremely responsive, extremely professional, and extremely efficient about getting things done and always a pleasure to work with. We could not be more pleased to be Merritt’s partner and tenant and look forward to our partnership for many years to come."
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Career Communications Group
Dr. Tyrone Taborn, Chairman & CEO
"Merritt has been like family to us. We came into this building almost 20 years ago, and Merritt has been there for us as our business needs have evolved. It has just been easy to want to remain here."
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Vytex Windows
Adam Weinrub, Vice President
"Merritt has been really great as an organization. Any time we have an issue that comes up or something that we need help with, the service is immediate, and basically everything that we have ever needed since we have been here has been handled in a timely, efficient manner and we couldn’t be any happier."
Hobo The Original
Koren Ray & David Brewer, Chief Visionary Officer & CEO
"As a creative company, we wanted a space that was cool and quirky—but also worked. With Merritt, we had a designer who listened and helped us create this environment that we think is a true reflection of our brand DNA."
Friends & Farms
Philip Gottwals & Tim Hosking, Co-Founders
"We worked hand-in-hand with Merritt’s leasing and construction teams to get planning and development done. We can’t think of a time when we were left waiting for a decision to be made or a process to be undertaken. We also wanted the capability as we grew to be able to adapt our space. It was important to work with a landlord who understood small companies and companies with growth intentions. Merritt fit the bill and our experience has been excellent. We asked, we got it. That’s the best way to describe the relationship."
Citelighter
Saad Alam & Lee Jokl, Co-Founders
"Merritt had the character that we really wanted in order to build our company and the most important thing is we wanted a place that we could see ourselves growing and the staff that we met at Merritt was very accommodating and understood where we wanted to go and they didn’t flinch when we told them about our growth plans."
Gramophone
Brian Hudkins, President
"The dedication to meeting our needs has been evident in each and every project…the end result has been nothing short of spectacular."
Anne-Tisdale Direct
Judith E. Antisdel, President
"As our company grew, Merritt coordinated a seamless transition from a small warehouse to a sophisticated production facility. This flexibility allowed us to serve our clients better and continue our growth. Thank you, Merritt!"
Marshall Communications
Sonny Marshall, President & CEO
"As a government contractor, it is critical that we provide reliable communication systems to our clients. Understanding this, Merritt Properties suggested and built custom solutions to meet our unique requirements."
Aegis Mobile
Rick LaPerch, CEO
"I was on a short time frame to get my project done of moving into a new headquarters. I selected Merritt due to my confidence in them delivering a quality product in the timeframe required. Not only did they deliver - they over delivered - and I now have a world class facility to house my growing enterprise."
Alexander Design Studio
Eric Lewis, AIA
"The jury from Virginia reviewed approximately 135 submissions and chose 15 projects for outstanding design (including Phillips). ..This achievement is only possible with the collaboration of a visionary, exacting and devoted builder. Working with you and the rest of your team was truly an honor and pleasure. I look forward to the next opportunity."
Bakery Express
Charles L. Burman, CEO
"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. The project was completed on time, the quality of the construction was excellent and attention to detail was given throughout every stage of the project. We could not be more pleased to be your partner and tenant and look forward to our partnership for many years to come."
Blind Industries and Services of Maryland
Frederick J. Puente, President
"Your concern, dedication and commitment to meeting our needs has made this space not just a work place, but rather a home…"
CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
Donna Potter, Senior Director of Real Estate & Corporate Services
"CareFirst considers Merritt Properties one of its top landlords for many reasons, but primarily it is their flexibility and personal relationships that make them a pleasure to do business with. Merritt Properties holds themselves to the highest levels of excellence and trustworthiness that we find as important qualities in a landlord. They are innovative and responsive which provides value to CareFirst in solving the real estate challenges that we encounter in our market."
Carpet Fair
Elizabeth Villareal, ADD
"Partnering with Merritt, who shares in a strong commitment to quality and job satisfaction, makes for a great working relationship."
Chess Communications Group
Bruce D. Iannatuono, President
"Thank you and your team for making my vision a reality."
Commonwealth Commercial, Inc.
Kevin Fitzpatrick, Senior Vice President
"It is gratifying to see your team fulfill their commitments whether spoken or written. I just would like to say to you and the entire team thank you for honoring your commitments. It does not go unnoticed or unappreciated."
Custom Direct, Inc.
Carl K. Kilhoffer, Vice President
"Your cooperation in getting the job done has made our business with Merritt a true joy."
Delta Installation Group & Omega Trading Co.
Tom Holste, Principal
"I believe that good people associate with good people and the Merritt company has proven that."
EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc.
Ian Macfarlane, President & CEO
"As an environmental company, we were attracted to Merritt, not only because of their stellar reputation, but also because of their background and desire for environmentally sustainable building. We wanted to lead by example, and this space allows us to do just that."
FedEx Express
Lynda Baker, Senior Project Management Specialist
"When we first came to the Maryland market, Merritt provided our CEO – on a handshake – a building for lease when no one else thought that we were worth it. We like the Merritt company, because they are people of their word."
Hinkle-Albert Enterprises, Inc.
David G. Gilbert, Chairman & CEO
"The Merritt team was instrumental in helping us resolve numerous design issues while keeping an eye on the budget and meeting an aggressive deadline."
Independent Project Analysis, Inc.
Edward W. Merrow, President
"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."
Kelly & Associates
David Kelly, Chief Organizational Officer
"As we’ve grown, Merritt has found solutions for us even if it wasn’t the best thing for them. That makes you trust them, and you know you can count on them. All the Merritt folks I’ve dealt with – they’ve all been honorable."
Lotame
Traci Migliorisi, Director of Finance
"We were looking for a space to foster that creative and collaborative environment needed to be an iterative technology company. From leasing to design to property maintenance, the folks at Merritt have listened and accommodated our requests."
Marlin Wire
Drew Greenblatt, President
"It’s really neat because we farm out our legal, accounting and real estate issues. The excellent service that Josie, George and the rest of customer service provide makes it very difficult for us to ever think about moving elsewhere. We can focus on manufacturing a high-quality product and shipping quickly. We have no need to focus on real estate issues because Merritt Properties takes care of that. They are adept at responding and resolving problems quickly."
Mid-Atlantic Fountain Design
Elenora Campbell, Representative
"We have been leasing from Merritt for almost 30 years. Any time we had any problems, even during the night, they were there for us."
PHS Ltd
Marc D. Kantrowitz, Managing Director
"You are faced with many options in today’s market, but after we moved into our new offices at Merritt we felt like we were home!"
Stephen James Associates
Kay Calivas, Managing Director
"Being in the service industry, I am always impressed by others who are quick to respond to a client’s needs. Please know that your actions were greatly appreciated by everyone at Stephen James Associates!"
Ulman Cancer Center for Young Adults
Brock Yetso, President & CEO
"Merritt’s help allowed us to continue to allocate as many of our funds toward our mission as possible, while also achieving an amazing home that is a great welcome center for our patients, families, donors and volunteers."
United Cerebral Palsy
Diane Coughlin, President & CEO
"Throughout the entire construction and interior build-out process, the Merritt team kept in close communication with us and was extremely responsive to our questions…The collaborative relationship allowed us to proceed through the project with confidence that the end result would indeed make our vision a reality."
Z&M Enterprises
Zach Mond, President
"The people at Merritt have always made us feel like we were “top priority”…this feeling is one of the most critical elements in maintaining a good business relationship and in this instance, strong tenant retention."