Our Story

Dan remains involved with land development and acquisition for the business. He has otherwise stepped away from his day-to-day roles in the operations of Metzler Home Builders, but he enjoys staying involved as needed. On any given day you can find Dan in the office catching up on Philly sports talk, making a bank run, picking up permits, or mowing the grass. He is happy to assist in these ways and enjoys seeing the success of the business moving forward.

Dan and Janet live in Strasburg Township and are members of New Providence Mennonite Church, where Dan serves as Trustee and Janet as Treasurer. They have three married children and seven grandchildren. Dan enjoys following Philly sports teams, fishing and outdoor activities in his free time. Janet enjoys vacationing with the family, watching sports, reading, bird-watching and outdoor activities with their grandchildren.

Janet continues to be very involved in the operations of the business. While her official title is the Office Manager, she can be found doing any number of tasks on a daily basis. Overseeing daily accounting and general office management are just a small part of her current role.

Janet is unashamedly committed to the business achieving client satisfaction every time. From answering an initial call from a prospect to overseeing the service and warranty work that needs completed and everything in between, making our clients feel comfortable and taken care of is the number one objective. This commitment has naturally trickled down to everyone on the team, as the standard is set by her actions as much as her words.

She also guides homeowners through the material and color selection process, working hard to simplify this ever evolving process and making clients feel at ease and confident in their decisions. She also typically provides follow up on selections and pricing throughout the building process, making sure our homeowners stay informed of their financial investment throughout the entire process.

Dan and Janet live in Strasburg Township and are members of New Providence Mennonite Church, where Dan serves as Trustee and Janet as Treasurer. They have three married children and seven grandchildren. Dan enjoys following Philly sports teams, fishing and outdoor activities in his free time. Janet enjoys vacationing with the family, watching sports, reading, bird-watching and outdoor activities with their grandchildren.

In 2017, Jordan became the fourth generation from the Metzler family to have ownership in the business after six years of working in various roles of marketing, sales, estimating and architectural design. Prior to his experience at Metzler Home Builders, he worked for a local civil engineering company for six years.

As of 2022, Jordan took over as President of the company. As he continues in many roles of the operations of the business, Jordan is passionate about growing as a leader and small business owner. His vision is to honor the legacy of his parents, as well as the longtime Metzler employees who have spent their entire careers working for the company. He is focused on the continued growth of the Metzler team through adding new members and providing training and education opportunities. Also a priority for Jordan is investing in the local community through sponsorships, service projects and charitable efforts. He also has placed an added emphasis on focusing on pursuing projects for those in the immediate community and especially past clients.

Jordan also has a passion for the residential construction industry as a whole, evidenced by his deep involvement in the Building Industry Association of Lancaster County, where he has served as a board member for 8 years. Most recently he served as President of the Association in 2022. Personally Jordan enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, staying active, coaching his kids’ sports teams, and rooting for the Eagles, Phillies and Sixers. He and his wife, Anna, live in Strasburg with their children, Jordan, Jr., Evelyn and Hudson. They attend Calvary Church in Lancaster, and enjoy vacationing on the Gulf Coast of Florida.

Tim Zehr has been employed by Metzler Home Builders since 1988. He has worked in various roles within the company including carpenter, service manager, designer, estimator and salesman. He currently is focused on guiding our addition and renovation clients through the process of determining their needs and wants for their home, then creates a plan to fulfill those desires. He is often working on the design and estimates for those same clients. Tim’s first hand knowledge and experience in the many phases of the construction and pre-construction process allow him to excel in this role.

Tim is also passionate about knowing and understanding current building codes and how they affect the jobs Metzler Home Builders performs. He can also be found handling many of the day to day IT and technology related issues around the office. Tim is a Certified Green Professional, an advisory committee member for Lancaster County Career and Technology Center, and is a member of the Lancaster County Code Association. When not working, Tim enjoys hiking and spending time with family. He lives in Strasburg with his wife, Sharon, and has three adult children.

Barry Yoder worked as a framer for six years before joining the Metzler Home Builders team in 1993. He can be found working in both the field and the office as he tackles his many responsibilities as a Project Manager who is mostly dedicated to our custom home builds. He thrives in his role of keeping our subcontractors informed and on schedule, often working seamlessly between the office and the field, taking the ideas, plans and selections that have been planned for years in advance and making sure they come to reality in the most efficient way possible. Barry also excels in his communication with clients, keeping them informed of their job status and solving problems whenever something unexpected arises. He is also the Safety Coordinator at Metzler Home Builders, ensuring that our employees and subcontractors take the proper precautions while working on the job. He resides in Narvon with his wife, Heather, and two daughters, Alyssa and Megan. Barry enjoys relaxing and hunting at his cabin in Centre County.

Michael Trout, in his role as Project Manager for Additions and Renovations, supervises our additions and renovation projects from beginning through completion. In addition, Mike is also currently coordinating the bulk of our service and warranty work. He excels in his position as Project Manager as he is able to connect well with our clients and trade partners. Mike understands that a renovation project is a total invasion of your space and works very hard with our additions and renovations team to keep projects on schedule, and keep our clients as comfortable as possible through the process. He attended Lancaster County Career and Technology Center for carpentry and has been with Metzler Home Builders since 1995. Mike enjoys hunting, fishing, and rooting for the Steelers. He lives in Quarryville with his wife, Jeanie. They have twin daughters, Shelby and Sarah, a son, Michael, and three grandchildren.

Skip Butler graduated from Stevens Trade School and has been with Metzler Home Builders since 1989. Throughout his time at Metzler Home Builders, Skip has thrived in many different roles as a skilled and dedicated carpenter. He currently enjoys creating some of the custom details in our homes such as bookshelves, cubbies, and built-in cabinetry. Skip also currently does the bulk of our interior trim work for our custom homes, additions, and renovations. He is a true craftsman and an asset to the Metzler Home Builders team. Skip has recently enjoyed the addition of a workshop at Metzler Home Builders where he can hone his precision in pre-building many of the built-in and fine detail components that will reside in our clients’ homes. He lives in Lititz with his wife, Jill, and has two daughters, Elizabeth and Julia, both married, a son, Tad, and two grandsons. Skip enjoys kayaking, hiking, and spending time outdoors.

Nancy Craul had been employed as an Administrative Assistant at Metzler Home Builders from 1999-2009. After spending a few years away, she was delighted to return in 2015. Nancy takes care of the phone, accounts payable, and general office duties. She takes the lead in event planning for Metzler Home Builders holiday and family parties. Nancy lives in Lancaster with her husband, Ken, and enjoys reading, traveling, going to their cabin in Mifflin County, and following the Phillies. Ken and Nancy enjoy spending time with their family, which includes three married daughters and four grandchildren.

Kent joined the Metzler team in 2019 and has helped move the business forward in a variety of areas. His role as architectural designer is one he takes great pride in. He is passionate about creating spaces of connection and specializes in the design and construction of healthy, high-performance homes. Kent is a member of the Metzler Home Builders Leadership Team where he actively engages in strategic discussions to drive the business forward. He also assists in areas of brand and business development. Kent enjoys traveling and cultural experiences, history, European football, and nature. His primary role is as a father and husband and enjoys time with family and friends.

Jeffrey Shirk joined the Metzler team in 2021 after completing the Residential Carpentry program at the Lancaster County Career and Technology Center. Jeff is a carpenter’s apprentice and works on both new homes and additions and renovations. Jeff can currently be found primarily assisting and learning from seasoned Metzler Home Builders team member, Mike Trout. He lives in Lancaster and enjoys photography, hiking and playing sports in his free time.

Megan came on board in 2022. She assists clients with designing their home for practicality and walks them through the selection process. Her studies include interior design and architecture at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design, as well as multiple other art classes. Previously, Megan worked at the local YMCA in many roles, and has a passion for strength and conditioning coaching, in which she is also certified. At home, Megan spends her down time creating mosaics in her garage workshop. She and Lee have a blended family with 5 children, Owen, Zach, Myah, Wyatt, and Evelyn. They enjoy challenging each other to all sorts of games, playing sports in the backyard, hiking, enjoying the outdoors, and creating artwork, but most of all coming together for good food and a fun evening at home.

Nate worked in a family business as a general contractor for 20 years. He joined the Metzler team in 2023 and brings a wealth of experience building homes in communities and neighborhoods. He is the Site Supervisor for our newest community project, Parkside at Lampeter.

Nate lives in Manheim with his wife, Lindsey. They have a son, Evan and daughter, Sophie. Nate enjoys hunting, laughing with friends and spending time on their farm.

Derick joined the Metzler team in 2024 and is working as an Architectural Drafter. He assists with drafting and design for new homes and additions and renovations. Derick recently graduated from Thaddeus Stevens College with an associates degree in Architectural Technology. In his free time he enjoys playing soccer, hiking, and spending time with friends and family.