Bert Getz, Jr., President
Mr. Getz has overseen all development at the prestigious Merit Club among other communities.
He actively manages real estate and commercial investments for Globe Development Corporation,
parent company of Merit Homes. Mr. Getz has a BS from SMU and an MBA from University of Michigan,
and sits on numerous corporate and charitable boards including Children's Memorial Hospital,
Wintrust, and the Board of Trustees of Brookfield Zoo.
William Sandberg, Vice President
Mr. Sandberg brings over 25 years of experience to overseeing almost every aspect of Merit Homes
production and quality control. Formerly Senior Vice President for Shaw Homes, Inc., Mr. Sandberg
has managed the creation of a number of luxury communities. He is a graduate of Harper College
with an AAD in Architectural Technology.
Jeri Szatko, Director Sales and Marketing
Ms. Szatko has over two decades of sales expertise, topped by the Salesperson of the Year Award
for the Greater Metropolitan Chicago Area. She combines a depth of sales management with exceptional
customer service experience that is rare in the dual world of single-family home and home-site sales. She
studied Business at University of Dubuque and also holds Certified Sales Professional and NAHB certifications.