Merritt has been active in commercial real estate for over 20 years. As a Lender, Owner and Developer, Merritt has learned it takes persistence, patience, knowledge, and creativity be successful. Merritt is responsible for over $3 billion in real estate transactions, and brings extensive knowledge of retail, office, industrial, hospitality, self-storage, multi-family and senior housing. 

 Prior to Confluence, Merritt co-founded the most recent iteration of Paces Properties in Atlanta, GA. As one of two partners, Merritt was involved in over $600 million in adaptive reuse developments between 2012 and 2019. Prior to Paces, Merritt was CIO of Flournoy Development Company in Columbus, GA where he was responsible for the investment in and development of over 2,000 new garden apartments. Previous roles include leading Merrill Lynch’s Southeast CMBS office and 10 years with JP Morgan’s CBMS Group.

 Merritt is a Board member of Action Ministries and A+ Squash, mentoring the next generation of scholars in academic, athletic, and civic growth. Merritt resides in Inman Park with his 3 children.