ASME Appoints Michael Merker as Associate Executive Director

Michael Merker

Michael Merker, a dedicated member of ASME’s staff for more than three decades, has been named the Society’s new associate executive director of Standards & Certification. Merker has held a number of positions of increasing responsibility since joining the ASME staff in 1981, most recently guiding the global expansion of ASME’s Conformity Assessment programs and contributing to the growth and development of ASME’s digital publishing endeavors as managing director of Conformity Assessment & Publishing.

In his new role as associate executive director, Merker will oversee ASME’s Standards, Technology & Personnel Certification, and Training & Development groups, and retain his current responsibilities for Conformity Assessment & Publishing. He will also continue to serve as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, which reports directly to ASME Executive Director Thomas G. Loughlin.

“Michael Merker, with more than 30 years at the Society, has the necessary experience, breadth of knowledge, and business acumen to successfully carry on the important work of standards and certification in the global engineering marketplace,” Loughlin said. “His is a most deserving promotion.”