John E. Merritt, III

John E. Merritt, III is the Executive Vice President of Business Development at Verdant Commercial Capital. With extensive experience in equipment finance, he is a graduate of Miami University. He previously led the Energy Capital division at PNC, demonstrating significant expertise in project finance.

John contributes his expertise to community development initiatives, notably by serving on the Board of Directors for the National Trust Community Investment Corporation. This organization focuses on utilizing tax credits to support and revitalize underserved communities across the United States.

Unique fact: He led a team that originated and managed a portfolio of over $1 billion in energy efficiency and renewable energy transactions.