Merritt Construction Services
  • Leroy Merritt

    Our Founder

    Leroy Merritt

    Leroy Merritt, who founded our company more than 50 years ago, often completed deals on a handshake. That level of trust and respect continues at Merritt today. We're committed to honest and fair business dealings that grow our customer relationships into long-term partnerships. True to Leroy Merritt’s vision, we focus equally on the efficient operation of our businesses and on our impact on the community—our commitment to doing what’s right, every day, for every customer.

  • Merritt history

    Building A Better Way

    For Over 50 Years

    With a project portfolio of more than 19 million square feet, Merritt is one of the most seasoned construction services and development companies in the Mid-Atlantic area. Our highly skilled construction team has completed a comprehensive roster of customized projects of all sizes.

History

It All Started in 1967

See how we've grown and stayed true to our vision.

  • Scott Dorsey

    Scott Dorsey

    Chairman & CEO

    Focusing on strategic planning and long-term goals, Scott oversees relations with financial institutions, government agencies, economic development organizations and industry groups. He joined the company in 1972. Scott is Chairman of the Board for the Maryland Economic Development Corporation and Maryland Free (formerly Maryland Business for Responsive Government), and sits on the Board and Executive Committee for the Economic Alliance of Greater Baltimore, the Young Life-Urban Baltimore Board of Directors, M&T Bank Greater Baltimore/Washington Director’s Advisory Council, the Baltimore County Economic Development Commission, Caves Valley Golf Club Foundation, the Board of Trustees for Junior Achievement of Central Maryland and the Greater Baltimore Medical Center Corporate Leadership Council. In addition, he has served on the Maryland Commission on Innovation & Excellence in Education (Kirwan Commission) since its inception in September 2016. He is also a member of the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP), the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) and the Urban Land Institute (ULI). He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Cornell University and an MBA from Loyola University in Maryland.

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    Robb Merritt

    President

    Robb oversees daily operations and management of the company, having learned the development business from the ground up. He is former president of the Baltimore Chapter of the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP) and is currently a member of the Legislative Committee. He also sits on the President’s Advisory Council for the Greater Baltimore Committee and the Baltimore County Economic Development Commission. At the national level, he has served on the NAIOP Industrial Development III National Forum and as a governor on the NAIOP Research Foundation. In addition, Robb is a board member for the Maryland Business Leadership PAC, Living Classrooms Foundation and National Aquarium. A graduate of the University of Colorado, Robb received an MBA from Loyola University.

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Charitable Programs

Leroy Merritt’s greatest legacy was his spirit of generosity, and we are honored to carry on this tradition.

Our charitable giving focuses on providing for the immediate needs–food, clothing and shelter–of disadvantaged women and children in Maryland and Northern Virginia. 

To apply for a grant, 501(c)3 organizations should submit a request detailing the program, budget and specific measurements or success stories. Please also provide your most recent IRS form 990.

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One Family. Three Companies. Five Decades of Service.

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Submit a Grant Request

We are always grateful to learn about organizations serving the immediate needs of disadvantaged women and children in the area. Unfortunately, we receive more than 800 grant requests each year and are simply unable to fulfill them all. Therefore, we ask that you ensure that your request falls within our mission statement prior to submitting.

We accept requests on a rolling basis throughout the year, and they are reviewed on a quarterly basis. Please email your completed request to charity@merrittproperties.com. Thank you for your service to our community.