 Roy Metzler – Dan Metzler – Abe Metzler – Jennifer and Jordan Metzler – circa 1985 The picture above is the only photograph that shows all four generations of Metzlers that have owned and operated the family business. Abe Metzler, my great grandfather, passed in a car accident in 1986. I was two years old at the time.I have always enjoyed the stories my father (Dan) has recounted to me about the ways his dad (Roy) and grandfather (Abe) operated the business in the early stages. He speaks about their differences and how they didn’t always agree on where to go or what to do that particular day. The times were certainly simpler in those days, but family business is never without its unique challenges. Jordan Metzler – Dan Metzler – Roy Metzler – 2011 after I joined the family business I like to think my grandfather, and great grandfather would be proud with where the business is today, seeing another generation take the torch and continue a legacy of creating homes for our community. My grandfather did get to see me begin working in the family business just a few years before his passing in 2013. It was very special to him to see the continuation of another generation in the business. His legacy lives on of course through the family ties, but also the fact that two of our longest tenured and current employees were hired when Roy was still running the operations of the business 35+ years ago!My hope is that I can continue to build and grow Metzler Home Builders to the point that my children have the opportunity to continue the legacy of family business, if they desire. Jordan and Anna Metzler, Jordan Jr, Evelyn and Hudson – Fall 2024 Post by: Jordan Metzler |
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