Connecting Organizations, Building Community

Merit is a member-focused provider of network and cybersecurity services; a trusted strategic partner to the education and non-profit community for over 50 years.

Merit Network, Inc. is a nonprofit, member-owned organization formed in 1966 to design and implement a computer network between public universities in Michigan. After five decades of innovation, Merit continues to provide high-performance networking and cyber security services to the research and education communities in Michigan and beyond.

Cyber Security

Merit Network

Roger Blake

Charlotte Bewersdorff

Bob Stovall

Kevin Hayes

Kathy Micheli

David Dennis

The Leadership Team at Merit Network is responsible for steering the organization's strategic direction, overseeing the development and implementation of high-performance networking and cybersecurity services. This team ensures alignment with Merit’s mission to support the education and non-profit communities by fostering innovation, financial stability, and strong information security practices.

Leadership Team

Engagement and Community Management

Technology Team

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