Ronald Harry Merritt

Background

Merritt, Ronald Harry was born on December 21, 1932 in Ilion, New York, United States. Son of Harry Sisson and Hildred Catherine (Tucker) Merritt.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration, University Nebraska, 1965. Master of Science in Systems Management, University Southern California, Los Angeles, 1970.

Career

Second in command Lieutenant, United States Army, 1953; advanced through grades to colonel, United States Army retired, United States Army, Stratford, Connecticut, 1974; director marketing, Bendix/Litton Sys., Davenport, Iowa., 1981-1985; vice president, GVAC Sys., Hauppage, New York, 1985; president, Merritt Enterprise, Enterprise, Alabama, since 1985.

Politics

As responsible citizens Christians should pray for elected officials, submit to just laws, pay taxes, and serve in various capacities, such as on juries, in the military, in public office, and by voting for their representative leadership.

Views

Marriage is a microcosm of our relationship with Jesus Christ. God meant for a marriage to help to understand, to some degree, God’s vast and intricate love for people.

Membership

Vice president development American Heart Association, Enterprise, since 1992. Director training Coffee County Association, Enterprise, since 1992. Member Rotary (board directors 1983-1985).

Connections

Married Shirley Ann Shivers, July 22, 1955. Children; Cassandre, Jason, Paige, Blair.

Father:

Harry Sisson Merritt

Mother:

Hildred Catherine (Tucker) Merritt

Spouse:

Shirley Ann Shivers