Markell Merritt

Markell Merritt currently serves as an SBA Underwriter and Credit Analyst at First Commonwealth Bank, where responsibilities include underwriting and analyzing SBA 7(a) loan applications, assessing borrower risk profiles, and structuring customized loan terms. Previous experience includes roles at JPMorgan Chase & Co. as a Business Analyst, focusing on asset recovery through detailed inventories of safe deposit box contents, and at Huntington National Bank as an SBA Client Specialist, facilitating the loan closing process. Earlier positions at Fifth Third Bank as a Personal Banker II, MobileNOW Inc. as an Operations and Sales Manager, Go Wireless as a Sales Representative, and Unique Approach Marketing as a Marketing Account Manager provided a solid foundation in banking, sales, and marketing strategies. Markell is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Western Governors University, with an expected graduation in 2028.