The McKenzie Story
John is a third-generation home builder. His grandfather, James Price, is in the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Hall of Fame for his accomplishments as founder of National Homes, the first national production home company in the United States. His uncle, John Scheumann, and father-in-law, Tom Rush, founded two of the most successful home-building companies in Indianapolis: Crossmann Communities and Jonathan Homes. John's father, Duff, was a home-building executive his entire career. John holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University, where he also played football for four years. He has been building custom homes for more than 35 years, starting first on the North Shore of Chicago, and then in Indianapolis in the late 1980's. McKenzie Collection is a Certified Green Builder and a member of the NAHB Senior Housing Council. John was the builder of the Indianapolis Monthly Dream Home in 2006 and 2018 and has built many homes for the annual Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis (BAGI) Home-A-Rama.
"The McKenzie mission is to build a home with the quality you expect, the design that fits your ideal lifestyle, and a customer experience that's creative, relaxed, and fun."
How We Work
John’s approach to business is centered on innovation, maintaining the highest standards of integrity, and ensuring that the building process is not only efficient but enjoyable. He is committed to running a successful and long-lasting business, while fostering a positive and supportive work environment for his employees. Above all, John prioritizes delivering exceptional customer care, ensuring that every client has a positive experience throughout the entire building process His dedication to these values has been the cornerstone of his success.
Family Matters
John and his wife, Jill, have been happily married for more than 30 years and are proud parents of two grown daughters, Meagan and Molly. John and Jill enjoy traveling, relaxing at their lake cottage, hosting guests, and spending quality time with their extended family. They also love playing with their pug, Moose! John is deeply involved in his community, having served as a Big Brother, a board member for Big Brothers, a high school football coach, and a committee member for Young Life. In addition, John is an identical twin—his brother, Jim, lives in Carmel and operates Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurants throughout Indiana.