J. Tila’Afe Merrick

J. Tila’afe Merrick is an experienced business leader currently serving as Chief Operating Officer at SpiceJungle, LLC since January 2021. In addition, J. Tila’afe Merrick co-founded iBuyPacific.com in August 2019 to facilitate e-commerce for families in Samoa, and co-founded JAMily TV in August 2018 to document a transformative family journey to Samoa. J. Tila’afe Merrick's previous leadership roles include Co-Founder, President, and CEO at Provident Metals from September 2009 to May 2018, and Founder of Global Estate Merchandiser's Company from September 2006 to September 2009. J. Tila’afe Merrick holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management from St. Cloud State University’s Herberger Business School, with prior educational experiences at the University of South Florida and Brigham Young University–Hawaii.