Charles Merrill

Charles Merrill has extensive experience in leadership and entrepreneurship, serving as the CEO of Kontek Industries Inc since September 1990. Prior to this role, Charles was the Principal and owner of Aquilon Night Club in Cleveland, Ohio, from May 1985 to May 1997. Charles holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Government from The College of Wooster, where studies were completed between 1979 and 1983.

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Charlotte, United States

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Kontek Industries

Kontek will respond quickly to any counter-terrorism challenge with comprehensive results. We are experienced, successful and possess the ability to overcome internal and external obstacles to provide efficient, cost-effective and intelligent turnkey solutions. Kontek Industries provides clients with an advanced array of customized security enhancements and defensive solutions that meet their specific critical infrastructure protection challenges. We have anticipated and overcome obstacles with designs incorporating precast foundations without excavation, modular assembly, containerized products, full scale testing, blast and ballistic rated weapon ports and numerous patented products. As a testament to our reputation, we are proud to be one of the few companies in the country that has a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with Sandia National Laboratories -- a government-owned/contractor operated (GOCO) facility working hand-in-hand with the U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration. For over 60 years, Sandia Labs has focused on developing science-based technologies that support our national security.