(Disclosure: Rose Law Group represents Meritage Homes.)
By Symone Strong | Builder
With “start with heart” at the forefront of Meritage Homes’ core values, it’s no wonder charitable giving has been a significant part of the Arizona-based builder’s makeup since its inception in 1985.
In the company’s 37-year history, executive chairman Steven Hilton and CEO Phillippe Lord have helped establish partnerships and aid countless efforts, but ultimately the leaders report it’s been a team effort with input from every single employee at the organization.
“We try to really bring everyone to the table in our company with their ideas. Let them have a voice. Let them be heard,” explains Lord. “We want to empower our teams to tell us where dollars should go, where the greatest impact will be made, and what’s in their hearts during that time.”
For their dedication to giving back to organizations at both the local and national scale, the company as a whole has been presented with the 2023 Hearthstone BUILDER Humanitarian Award, an industry honor that recognizes a builder’s lifetime commitment to public service.
