Emerald Inc. works as a team as they help their partners create beautiful commercial spaces. This team is comprised of remarkable individuals.
QUINTEN MERRILL
President
Quinten has 35 years experience in the building industry.
He loves to watch and play sports, but is also content to watch an old movie, see a play, or a musical performance for entertainment. He is also a big fan of, and looks up to, imaginative pioneer, Walt Disney. He appreciates how Walt Disney was sentimental and nostalgic for the past, but also celebrated the possibilities of the future.
ALEC HOWARD
Chief Operations Officer
Originally hailing from the great state of Washington, Alec attended BYU-Idaho, where he got his degree in business administration with a focus in marketing. In his free time, Alec enjoys spending time with family and friends. He plays softball regularly. Alec loves traveling with his family, and has a personal goal to attend a game in every Major League Baseball park.
MICHELLE BURROUGHS
Office Manager
Michelle has over 25 years of experience in construction accounting and office management. She enjoys working with others, improving processes, and learning new skills. She and her husband love to vacation at the beach and spend time with their family. They also participate in animal rescue efforts in their neighborhood and love animals, especially cats!
ELI MARSHALL
Project Manager
Eli has his MBA with 5 years experience in construction management and has worked in the construction industry for 18 years. He loves to hike, play games, watch movies, and visit Disneyland with his wife and children. He also enjoys flying remote control airplanes and working on his 1964 VW Beetle.
KEN LUKENS
Estimator
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COLIN MERRILL
Director of Business Development
Colin achieved his MBA at Grand Canyon University. He enjoys implementing his art and graphic design skills on the job to help market the company. He also likes to computer program, cook new recipes, hike, and visit Trader Joe’s and Disneyland in his free time.
DARIN HUFFAKER
Project Manager
Darin brings a unique and diverse background to our team. Before joining the construction industry, he worked as a commercial electrician and later earned a degree in Dental Laboratory Technology. He went on to own and operate a successful dental laboratory for 26 years. Outside of work, he’s a lifelong car enthusiast with a special passion for restoring classic ’60s muscle cars. He enjoys spending time at the beach, watching movies of all kinds, and listening to classic rock. A proud father and grandfather, his grandkids hold a special place in his heart. One of his favorite ways to unwind is taking long rides with his wife down scenic country roads on his Harley. He’s also a big fan of Mexican food and never turns down a good taco.