Meet John & Dan

Building Custom Homes for 40+ Years

John and Dan serve the southern New Jersey counties with integrity, genuine care and professionalism. No matter where you are in the custom home building process, we can jump in to provide expertise and guidance.

"We are dedicated to providing a great home building experience for our customers. With a personal attention to design and detail, we build homes like we’re building for friends and family.

We want your home to not only look great, but we want it to fit your life and grow with you for many years to come."

Meet the Team

The team at John Shaffer Custom Homes is John and Dan, along with the many skilled trade partners they work with every day.

John Shaffer, Principle

John has been building and remodeling homes for over 30 years. Before starting John Shaffer Custom Homes in 2014, John worked as a production manager for Ryan Homes and Director of Construction and VP of Operations at Thompson, completing 30 to 40 homes a year. John brings expert knowledge of the home building industry, from zoning regulations, state policy, real estate development and budget management to construction documentation, interior design and finish selection.

John believes that the custom home building process should be a collaborative effort where he educates the customer every step of the way. He puts his clients at ease with constant communication.

His personal attention to detail and commitment to quality is what makes a custom home yours.

“I love the creative side of custom home building.”

Daniel Branley, Partner

Dan has been a partner at John Shaffer Custom Homes for five years. He received his master’s degree in business administration and management before joining the company in 2019.

Dan brings great attention to detail to his role, something we value highly at John Shaffer Custom Homes. He is able to manage complex projects with his experience in scheduling and budget management and provides person-centered communication to every client and trade partner.

Dan believes that custom home building should be an enriching experience. He values developing strong and trusting relationship with clients to facilitate a smooth and enjoyable building process.

“I love seeing a homeowner see a special feature of their home for the first time. It is extremely rewarding!”