John Merris

John Merris is the President and CEO of Solo Stove, an outdoor brand focused on helping people enjoy outdoor living through its products, including the award winning Solo Stove Bonfire.

A 2007 graduate of Brigham Young University, John has started a residential alarm company and later held a variety of leadership roles at multiple companies. In 2020 John was the recipient of the prestigious Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award and has advised on a variety of professional and charity boards.

John later attended the University of Texas at Austin and obtained his MBA in 2013 from Red McCombs School of Business. He is active in local youth sports, community and charity groups and business organizations. John works his genuine spirit and high standards into everything he does and all the people that he touches can attest to his impact.

John lives in Southlake with his wife Cindy and their 5 children, JJ, Calli, Cambrie, Jake and Jaxon.