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Prior to joining Waypoint Growth Advisors, Merrill was Vice President of Operations for Sager Electronics, accountable for operational performance and the management and alignment of the company’s state-of-the-art distribution network. Delivering innovative business solutions and operational excellence, she has a successful track record of sustainable business results and leadership in the industry. As a 4th generation member of the Executive Management Team at Sager, Merrill helped grow the 125-year old family-owned company to world-class levels, both organically and through numerous acquisitions, ultimately positioning it for sale to TTI Inc., a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family.

Merrill’s career spans over 25 years with Sager, holding leadership positions in nearly every core business discipline in the company such as sales, distribution, purchasing, marketing communications, human resources, and training. Committed to driving continuous improvement, she led the design and implementation of an industry-leading Quality system that included an enterprise-training program and key performance metric system. She was a leading member on multiple corporate acquisitions and computer system upgrade teams, continuing to design and implement system enhancements to improve efficiency throughout her career at Sager. Well-respected by her colleagues, Merrill was chosen as Chairperson for ECIA’s Supply Chain Council that drives best practices throughout the electronic components industry.

Merrill holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA. She is active in her community volunteering in support of youth sports programs and participating in local fundraising events.