Merrick & Company Board of Directors Leadership Transition Reflects Legacy of Employee Ownership and Long-Term Stewardship
COLORADO – June 22, 2026 – Merrick & Company today announced Christopher C. Sherry, PE, will retire as Chair of the Board of Directors, and Tammy Johnson, EMBA, PMP, will step into the role following decades of leadership within the company. This leadership transition reflects the firm’s longstanding commitment to employee ownership and thoughtful succession planning.
Sherry’s career spans more than four decades as a Merrick employee owner, including his tenure as the company’s fifth Chief Executive Officer and, most recently, as Chair of the Board. Throughout that time, he helped guide the company through periods of meaningful growth and transformation while remaining focused on long-term strategy, leadership development, and organizational direction.
“It has been an honor to serve Merrick as an employee owner and as Chair of the Board,” said Sherry. “I am proud of what we have accomplished together and confident in Tammy’s leadership as she helps guide the company into its next chapter.”
Johnson’s appointment as Chair reflects both continuity and forward momentum for Merrick. An employee owner since 1991, she brings more than three decades of experience across the organization—from her early work as a structural engineer to leading major business initiatives and now serving as President and CEO.
As Chair, Johnson will continue to guide Merrick’s strategic direction in close partnership with the Board and leadership team, with a focus on smart growth, operational excellence, and preserving the firm’s employee-owned culture.
“It is an honor to serve as Chair of the Board and to build on the strong foundation Chris and others have established,” said Johnson. “Merrick’s success has always been rooted in our people—our employee owners—and I look forward to continuing to support their growth while delivering lasting value to our clients and the communities we serve.”
This leadership transition underscores Merrick’s commitment to continuity, accountability, and long-term stewardship—hallmarks of its employee ownership model and enduring success.
Merrick & Company (www.merrick.com) serves domestic and international clients in the aerospace; energy and chemicals; infrastructure; life sciences; manufacturing; national security; and nuclear markets. The employee-owned company has worked across all seven continents and maintains offices in the US, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
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