Russell J. Merritt of Methuen has joined ERA Key Realty Services’ Chelmsford office as a Realtor.  

Merritt brings years of marketing and management experience to ERA Key.

He was most recently a marketing manager at Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions in Wilmington. He’s also held roles as a technical services manager and an application engineer at Watson-Marlow. Additionally, he’s been a drives specialist at Baldor Electric Company in Worcester, as well as a field service technician at Baldor’s Woodinville office.

Merritt also served as an electronics technician, Petty Officer 2nd Class, in the U.S. Navy. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester.

“When I was ready to purchase my first home, I was intimidated by the process,” Merritt said. “My Realtor – a friend’s mother — guided me, helping me focus on what I really wanted and in a few short weeks found me the house I live in today. When I was ready for a career change, I reached out to her and she referred me to ERA Key, where a supportive and welcoming group of professionals have gone out of their way to ensure that I am positioned to succeed.”