
Board Member
Cheryl L. Benedict
Owner of MORF Consulting & Author of The Wisdom of Transition: Navigating Change at Work
Outside Director
Cheryl Benedict brings deep expertise in leadership development, succession planning, and organizational change to Merrick’s Board of Directors. Her work focuses on the strategic impact of board decisions on leadership continuity, culture, and the long-term success of employee ownership. Cheryl supports Merrick’s long-term health by helping the board consider the people and cultural dimensions of growth and change.