John Zeilman and Jack James created Zeilman-James Homes to fill a void in the “on-your-lot” building arena by offering scattered site building of affordable custom homes. Their vision was simple – to provide their customers with the opportunity to build a custom home for a reasonable price. As a buyer, your choices will not be limited if you don’t reach a certain price level and you won’t be over-charged if your home has a high degree of customization. Zeilman-James Homes delivers true value, no matter the cost of your home.


John Zeilman
Co-Founder

John Zeilman has been in the building industry since 1994, working for both large and medium sized builders in sales, marketing and management. As the majority owner of Zeilman-James Homes, he has a single guiding principle, which is also the company’s motto, “Tell the truth and do the right thing…always.” You can expect honesty and integrity from our entire team.

Jack James
Co-Founder

Jack James has been building new homes since 1978. He has owned both a custom home building company and a framing company, in addition to serving as Production Manager for a large regional builder. Jack oversees all things related to the actual building process. His experience, knowledge and attention to detail ensure that building with Zeilman-James will be an easy, enjoyable process. You’ll be delighted with your finished home.