Background
Merritt, Martin David was born on May 26, 1963 in Tallahassee. Son of Charles Wesley and Nelda Virginia (Martin) Merritt.
counselor educator musician tennis professional
Merritt, Martin David was born on May 26, 1963 in Tallahassee. Son of Charles Wesley and Nelda Virginia (Martin) Merritt.
Associate of Arts in Humanities, Andrew College, 1983. Bachelor in Religion, LaGrange University, 1986. Associate of Arts in Education, Chattahoochee Valley Community College, 1999.
Postgraduate, Troy State University, since 1999.
Youth counselor, Epworth by the Sea, St. Simons Island, Georgia, 1982; director of youth, Wesley United Methodist Church/Trinity United Methodist Church, Macon, Georgia, Phenix City, Alabama, 1983-1986; teacher, Muscogee County School District, Columbus, Georgia, 1986-1990; athletic director, Boys Clubs of America, Columbus, 1991; adolescent counselor, The Bradley Center, Columbus, 1992-1993; minister of programs, Pinson U. Methodist Church, Sylvester, Georgia, 1994-1995; professional singer, songwriter, since 1981; tennis professional, instructor, Chattahoochee Valley, Phenix City, since 1996. Supervisor after-school program Parks and Recreation, Columbus, 1993-1994.
Assistant scoutmaster Boy Scouts of America, Waverly Hall, Georgia, 1992-1993. Church/social work fund coordinator, volunteer various organizations, since 1982. Youth representative City Council, Waverly Hall, 1978-1980.
County newspaper columnist Harris County Journal, 1979-1981. Coordinator/volunteer Salvation Army, Valley Rescue Mission, Goodwill, Columbus area, since 1983, Muscular Dystrophy Association, St. Judes, Open Door, others, Columbus, since 1983. President Andrew College Choralaires, 1982-1983.
Member Alpha Omega (president 1982-1983), Phi Theta Kappa (vice president 1982-1983), Chi Epsilon (vice president 1985-1986), Model United Nations (team leader 1991).
Married Wendee Michelle Wall, April 11, 1992. Children: Leslie Michelle, Julie Danelle.