Founding president and chairman of Computer Technology Industry Association (CTIA) and a leading figure in the microcomputer industry since founding ComputerWorks, an upscale, full-service computer dealership, in 1978. Merrin received nationwide recognition as an innovative marketer of personal computers and was designated a "Merchandiser of the Year" by Computer Merchandising Magazine and a "Super Dealer" by Newsweek. Merrin served also as a vice president at the Gartner Group, where he consulted for users and vendors of microcomputers and related products, and directed the Personal Computer Service.
