Arthur Mertz

Arthur Mertz currently serves as the Facility Operations Manager at the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores since January 2022. Prior to this role, Arthur Mertz had a long tenure with the City of Hampton, where responsibilities included Chief Park Ranger and various other positions in law enforcement from 1990 to January 2022. Earlier in Arthur Mertz's career, experience included roles as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor at Alternatives Incorporated and as a Psychiatric Technician at the Peninsula Center for Behavioral Health. Educational qualifications include an Associate of Science in Administrative Justice from Thomas Nelson Community College, Law Enforcement Certification from the Hampton Roads Regional Academy of Criminal Justice, and additional training from the North Carolina Justice Academy and Michigan State University. Arthur Mertz's diverse background encompasses both operational management and law enforcement, contributing to expertise in facility operations and public safety.