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1. The DSC Standard®
– All In The Family
June 28, 2011- Filed in The DSC Standard®
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A FAMILY AFFAIR…
It’s not hard to regard Desert Star Construction as family. After all, our specialty is
residential construction—a process that requires us to spend a great deal of time focused together, as a
family, building for families.
I am exceedingly proud of the residences that Team DSCSM has delivered over the past 33 years, and
the families who have been strengthened by the work of our talented experts. I’m equally proud of the
many families that make up Team DSCSM, and that my two sons and my wife are among that team.
Having just celebrated Father’s Day, I can’t help but beam at all of these achievements and look forward
to all that lies ahead.
With gratitude,
Jerry Meek and Team DSCSM
LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON, LIKE SON, LIKE SON…
In June, DSC was included in a Phoenix Business Journal Father’s Day story.
The article highlighted two Phoenix companies where fathers are passing the “entrepreneurial torch” on
to their children.
Today, our firm represents three generations of Meek men—Gerald, Jerry and Jeremy and Jonathan—
and we couldn’t be prouder. Team DSCSM also includes many other tremendous fathers—David, Doug,
Kieran, Luis and our latest first-time father, Marcos.
Some may not realize that family businesses make up as much as 90 percent of all U.S. companies and,
according to the Family Firm Institute, generate 60 percent of all U.S. employment and about half of the
nation’s gross national product. We are honored to belong to this “club” and hope to continue the
tradition for generations to come.

2. THEN AND NOW…
In 33 years, some things at DSC have changed. Other things have stayed
exactly the same…
Then: An average home project was 800 square feet.
Now: Residential projects range from sustainable “green” new construction and renovations to luxury
Personal Resorts exceeding 40,000 square feet. We are also in design on our first net–zero custom
residence.
Then: Employees consisted of Gerald and Jerry, with help from key trade partners.
Now: Jerry works alongide leading industry partners and Team DSCSM experts that include project
managers, superintendents and administrative super stars. What hasn’t changed? DSC still runs on Meek
DNA through Jerry, wife Carol (Office Administrator/Corporate Officer), son Jeremy (Sustainability
Programs Manager) and son Jonathan (Intern).
Then: Meek sons were encouraged to pursue their passion. Gerald and Jerry chose DSC.
Now: Meek sons are encouraged to pursue their passion, and the legacy of their contributions to DSC
continues.
GOOD AS GOLD…
Team DSCSM has been anxiously awaiting the 48th Annual Gold Nugget award luncheon, when we
would learn if our entries—each of which earned Awards of Merit—would also be named 2011 Grand
Award winners. On June 23, we were in person to recieve the good news: both Zona Verde and Phoenix
Dream Center earned the coveted honor.
The Gold Nugget awards are the oldest and most prestigious design awards in the nation, garnering
entries from across the U.S. and world. We once again send a heartfelt thank you to the project partners
who made these achievements possible. To that, we also add a very big congratulations!
Zona Verde
Category: Custom Home over 6,500 square feet
DSC Partners: Candelaria Design, Phoenix, AZ
Vallone Design, Scottsdale, AZ
Berghoff Design Group, Scottsdale, AZ

3. Team DSCSM: Kieran Davern, Project Superintendent
Jeremy Meek, Sustainability Programs Manager, in charge of LEED Certification
Phoenix Dream Center
Category: Building Industry/Community Spirit Award
DSC Partners: Jim Moffatt & Associates, and the many trade contractors and suppliers who donated
their time, talent and resources to make this dream a reality.
Team DSCSM: David Schumm, Project Manager
Doug Shadd, Superintendent
For information on Scottsdale’s custom home builder please visit our website.