Bernard Jason Merritt

Background

Merritt, Bernard Jason was born on November 19, 1938 in London. Son of Leonard Albert and Mary (Milne) Merritt. came to the United States, 1965, naturalized, 1970.

Education

Bachelor of Architecture, U. Natal, Durban, Republic South Africa, 1962; certified in architecture, Frank Lloyd Wright School Architecture, Scottsdale, Arizona, 1967; Master of Science in Urban & Regional Planning, University Texas, 1983.

Career

Principal, Bernard Jason Merritt Ltd., Durban, 1963-1965; associate, Frank Lloyd Wright Organisation, Scottsdale, 1968-1975; president, Bernard Jason Merritt Inc., Austin, La Grange, Texas, since 1976.

Achievements

• Bernard Jason Merritt has been listed as a notable Architect, urban and regional planner by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairman Capital Area Planning Council, Fayette County, Texas, 1980. Vice president South Center Texas for Performing Arts, Schulenburg, 1983-1985. Member American Institute of Architects, Royal Institute British Architects, Institute Couth African Architects, American Society Cons.

Planners, American Planning Association, American Institute Certified Planners (associate), COnstrn. Specifications Institute, Urban Land Institute, American Society Planning Officials, National Space Society, World Future Society, Ex-Students Association University Texas (life), International Platform Association, Frisch Auf Country Club, Phi Kappa Phi (life).

Interests

• Avocations: furniture design, graphic art, carpentry, anthropology, archaeology.

Connections

Father:

Leonard Albert Merritt

Mother:

Mary (Milne) Merritt