Meet the Maker – Behind the Scenes with our CFO John Cheatham

At Movable Roots, the bond runs deeper than blueprints. Go behind the scenes with John Cheatham—CFO, Mike’s younger brother, best friend, and a steady force behind the scenes since day one.

While Mike took the lead building Movable Roots from the ground up, John has been the constant support beside him—offering perspective, accountability, and a whole lot of hours no one ever sees. “Some of my earliest memories are being on job sites,” John says. “Construction is in our family—it’s always been part of our lives.”

That deep-rooted connection to the trades turned into something more when the brothers set out to build not just homes, but a business grounded in integrity and craftsmanship. John may not be the one cutting wood or pulling wire, but he’s helped shape every step of the journey—especially when it came to those early builds.

His favorite project to date? The Henderson—the first home that carried the Movable Roots name. “We shed a lot of blood, sweat, and tears on that build,” he recalls. “It’s what launched the business.”

But the most challenging? “The Boehm. I pulled a 34-hour shift on that one. It’s not something I’ll ever forget.”

Ask John what sets Movable Roots apart, and he doesn’t hesitate: “I like the saying, ‘How you do one thing is how you do everything.’ That really applies here. The team pays attention to the smallest details—and it shows in the final product.”

Despite the long hours and the stress of running a growing business, John still finds joy in the outcome. His favorite moment on any project? “Seeing it delivered. That’s when it all becomes real.”

If he were designing his own tiny or park model? “It would definitely include a wine fridge,” he laughs.

And on open house days? “Mimosas are a must,” he grins. “Non-negotiable.”

When it comes to advice for future homeowners, John keeps it simple but solid:

“Carve out time to really think about what’s important to you. That’s the foundation our team uses to design a home that truly fits your life.”

And if he had to describe Movable Roots in one word?

Detailed. Nothing is left to chance.