Owner-Rep, For-Fee Development
Aligned Interests.
Predictable Results.
Meris Development Group is an independent development manager for middle-market owners and investors. You keep title, capital, and upside. We bring the leadership, process, and accountability to deliver your project.
Owner First
No equity. No conflicts. We work for you only.
One Accountable Lead
We assemble and govern the full team so you are not coordinating fragmented consultants.
Predictable Outcomes
Disciplined cost, schedule, and scope control from feasibility through delivery.
What MDG Is
You are in charge.
MDG manages.
Meris Development Group (MDG) is an owner-rep, for-fee development firm built to support middle-market owners and investors who want a high-quality process, real financial value, transparent terms, professional project management, and predictable outcomes.
You are in charge. MDG manages. It is your vision, your goals, your funding. We align, guide, manage, and deliver. Consistently.
More about who we areOur Team's Track Record
Decades of combined experience
years of combined leadership
sq ft operated
sq ft built
construction managed
Leadership
Engaged, expert leadership
Mark L. Johnson, CEO and Founder, brings more than 35 years of executive leadership across global supply chain, logistics, and manufacturing. He is personally engaged with every client to ensure delivery of all commitments.
Mark L. Johnson, CEO and Founder
What We Deliver
Five commitments on every engagement
Aligned to Your Business Objectives
Every decision is anchored to your capital strategy, risk profile, and operational goals, not a generic development playbook.
Owner Control, Professionally Executed
You retain full decision authority. MDG structures, informs, and drives execution with discipline.
Best-in-Class Team Assembly
We bring the right development, design, and construction partners for each project. No fixed or compromised teams.
Relentless Cost and Schedule Control
Active management of budget, scope, and timeline to deliver with predictability.
Full Transparency, No Surprises
Clear reporting and proactive communication so you always have visibility and control.
Aligned. Disciplined. Predictable.
Common Questions
Owner's representative FAQ
What is an owner's representative?
An owner's representative is an independent professional who manages a development or construction project on behalf of the owner, leading the team and protecting the owner's interests without taking equity.
What does a for-fee development manager do?
A for-fee development manager runs the full development process for a flat or milestone-based fee. The owner keeps title, capital, and upside.
How do I choose a development manager or owner's rep in Houston?
Look for independent, fee-based alignment with no equity conflict, a single accountable lead, a disciplined and transparent process, and relevant project experience.
What types of projects does MDG manage?
MDG manages industrial, commercial, and mixed-use development projects for middle-market owners and investors.
Let's make your vision real.
If you are an owner or investor planning a project, MDG brings the development leadership to execute it professionally.