Our Team
Before construction Howard Morris was a proud employee of the Morgan County School System serving as a principal and superintendent. During this season in his life Howard spent his free time on the weekends and summer building homes. In 1995 Morris Development was born as Howard retired from the school system and began building subdivisions full-time. In 2012 he was awarded the Greater Morgan County Builders Association’s Lifetime Achievement recognition, and the builder of the year in 2019. Howard has also serves on the Board of Directors and as the secretary/treasurer of the GMCBA, while still working on site 6 days a week at 84 years old.
Howard’s son Dennis Morris performs all of the electrical services for Morris Development. He keeps track of the finances, and does carpentry work in his free time.
Howard’s grandson Peyton Morris graduated from Auburn University with an undergraduate degree in Supply Chain Management in 2018, and a Masters of Building Construction in 2020. Peyton works as a project manager, keeping track of all scheduling, procurement, and buyer meetings.