Eric Merz
Senior Associate
Eric Merz earned his Bachelors degree in Marketing from the University of Phoenix. Eric started his own company (Almendros, Inc.) in 1982 and still serves as its president. Eric has grown this small family business that services agriculture to a $2 million dollar level with the help and support of key team members. He understands the challenges of bridging the gap between "working in" the business and "working on" the business. Eric has also managed a processing facility for almonds and managed properties for absentee owners.
Eric has a passion for discovering untapped potential and achieving remarkable results within individuals and organizations. He has been involved in various organizations both private and public. This allows him to successfully move across industry lines. His execution of results-oriented, innovative approaches enables clients to optimize their outcomes by unleashing their true potential.
In 2005, Eric became a certified facilitator under the auspices of Resources Associates Corporation and Senior Associate for The Institute For Business ExcellenceÆ. Eric has been involved with coaching youth in his community through a program he helped establish called Tomorrow's Leaders Today. Eric has served in many leadership capacities over the years, such as; President of the Shafter-Wasco Irrigation District, Vice Chairman of the Friant Water Authority, church consistory member, Director Wasco Recreation and Park District, Public Relations and Advertising Committee of the California Almond Board, California Ag Leadership Class of XXVII.
His clients include corporate salespeople and sales managers; real estate professionals; mortgage brokers; general contractors; and farm equipment dealerships, to name a few.
Eric lives with his wife, Gaylene, and their children in Wasco, California.
He can be reached at Eric@aimnhi.com or 1-661-758-0985.
