Caren Merrick
Chief Executive Officer at Virginia Ready-Mixed Concrete Association
Profile
Caren DeWitt Merrick is the founder of Software AG USA, Inc. (1996), Pocket Mentor (2014), and Caren Merrick & Co. (2014).
Ms. Merrick is also the founder of The 118 Foundation.
Ms. Merrick's current jobs include Chief Executive Officer at Virginia Ready-Mixed Concrete Association, Vice Chairman at VIRGINIA INNOVATION PARTNERSHIP CORPORATION, Director-Washington DC Chapter at The International Women's Forum, Director at The Langley School, Director at CharityWorks, Director at The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra, Inc., Director at The Global Good Fund, Member-Leadership Foundry at Women in Technology, and Member at Women Corporate Directors.
Ms. Merrick's former jobs include Chief Executive Officer at Virginia Ready Initiative, Independent Director at Gladstone Capital Corp.
(2014-2022), Gladstone Commercial Corp.
(2014-2022), and Gladstone Investment Corp.
(2014-2022), Director at VisualCV, Inc. (2008-2011), Director at Oath, Inc. (1996-1997), Independent Director at WashingtonFirst Bankshares, Inc. (2015-2018), Director at Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (2012-2018), Director at Northern Virginia Technology Council (2000-2004), Director at Inova Health Care Services (2001-2005), Director at Greater DC Cares, Independent Director at Gladstone Land Corp.
(2014-2022), Director at WashingtonFirst Bank (2015-2018), and Independent Director at Global Systems Dynamics, Inc. Ms. Merrick received an undergraduate degree from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1989.
Caren Merrick active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| Bibury Partners | Corporate Officer/Principal | 31/12/2003 |
The Global Good Fund
 The Global Good Fund Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Global Good Fund is a non-profit social impact accelerator that invests in people to ignite positive impact and lasting social change. The private company is based in Washington. The organization offers fellowship and other nonprofit programs that strengthen the leadership capacity of innovators who are focused on solving complex issues. The Global Good Fund has supported over 200 entrepreneurs across 40 countries, creating 3,000+ permanent jobs and effecting positive change for more than 10,000,0000 people around the world. The organization also provides customized small business coaching and technical assistance, leadership development programs, and advisory services for other organizations through its consulting practice. The Global Good Fund's sister organization, the Impact Fund, is a venture capital fund that invests in mission-driven companies, with a focus on those led by people of color and women. The American company was founded by Carrie Rich. Carrie Rich has been the CEO since incorporation. | Director/Board Member | - |
Women in Technology
 Women in Technology Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Women in Technology (WIT) is a non-profit organization with over 18,000 members worldwide, including more than 1,000 members in the local area. The non-profit company is based in Alexandria, VA. The organization provides leadership development, technology education, networking, and mentoring opportunities for women at all levels of their careers and for girls interested in STEM. WIT aims to make the state with the highest percentage of women in the STEM workforce by partnering with the community to provide opportunities that champion women throughout their education and career. The company was founded by Gavriella Schuster, Deborah Gore Cassidy. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| ARCS Foundation, Inc. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| CharityWorks | Director/Board Member | - |
| The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra, Inc. | Director/Board Member | - |
The Langley School
 The Langley School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Langley School is a non-profit organization that provides educational services. It also engages in athletics, performing arts, visual arts, and service learning programs. The company was founded in 1942 and is headquartered in McLean, VA. | Director/Board Member | - |
The International Women's Forum
 The International Women's Forum Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Leadership Foundations, The International Women's Forum is a women's forum membership organization. The private company is based in Washington. The American company was founded in 1974 by Maureen A. Kindel, Elinor Guggenheimer. Stephanie Mathews O'Keefe has been the CEO of the company since 2016. The International Women's Forum was acquired by Leadership Foundations on January 01, 2021. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Women Corporate Directors
 Women Corporate Directors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Women Corporate Directors is a membership organization of women directors of public and large private companies. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in Italy. The company was founded by Mary Beth Vitale, Véronique Morali, Linda Eskind Rebrovick, Deborah A. Peacock, and Darcy A. Howe. The CEO is Susan C. Keating. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
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Training of Caren Merrick
| University of California, Los Angeles | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 3 |
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| GLADSTONE COMMERCIAL CORPORATION | Finance |
| GLADSTONE LAND CORPORATION | Finance |
| GLOBAL SYSTEM DYNAMICS, INC. | Finance |
| Private companies | 26 |
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Software AG USA, Inc.
 Software AG USA, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Software AG USA, Inc. provides infrastructure software solutions. It serves the banking, education, energy, insurance, retail, and telecommunication sectors. The company is headquartered in Reston, VA. | Technology Services |
Gladstone Capital Corp.
 Gladstone Capital Corp. Investment ManagersFinance Gladstone Capital Corp., a traded business development company invests in lower middle market companies located in the United States. The fund focuses on companies with revenues ranging of $20 to $150 million and EBITDA ranging from $3 to $25 million. It targets companies operating across a broad range of sectors. It provides debt and equity financing for growth, acquisition and recapitalization with an investment size of USD 7 - 30 million. It makes co-investments and takes controlling interest. | Finance |
Gladstone Investment Corp.
 Gladstone Investment Corp. Investment ManagersFinance Gladstone Investment Corp., a traded business development company invests in lower middle market companies located in the United States. The fund focuses on companies with an EBITDA of $3 to $20 million. It targets companies operating in the fields of manufacturing, consumer products and business and consumer services. It provides financing for debt, buyout and growth stage capital requirements with an investment size up to $75 million.. | Finance |
VisualCV, Inc.
 VisualCV, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services VisualCV.com allows professionals to create a multimedia online presence for your job search. But a VisualCV is not just for job searching. You can use it anytime you need to present your credentials. Think of it as the world's greatest personal business card! Include a link to your VisualCV in your email signature, on your business card, or on your website. Sharing a VisualCV makes every meeting more effective and every relationship a better fit. And your online VisualCV can complement your current presence within social networks like LinkedIn and Facebook. Or use your VisualCV with your blog posts or in community forums! Your personal VisualCVs can serve different purposes when sharing with friends, colleagues, clients, prospects, recruiters, or companies. And, you have total control over the privacy of your VisualCV. You can share it with the world; limit it to a restricted group, or even a single authenticated individual for ultra-privacy. Top companies around the country are currently signing up to start receiving VisualCVs in lieu of the traditional Word resume. Companies are also creating its own VisualCVs to share information regarding its culture, job opportunities, career potential and more. | Technology Services |
Oath, Inc.
 Oath, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Oath, Inc. operates as a media technology company. Its services include content, advertising, AOL membership, and AOL ventures. The company was founded by Stephen M. Case and Marc Seriff on May 24, 1985 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
WashingtonFirst Bankshares, Inc.
 WashingtonFirst Bankshares, Inc. Regional BanksFinance WashingtonFirst Bankshares, Inc. operates as a bank holding company for WashingtonFirst Bank. The company's lending activities include commercial loans, commercial real estate loans, commercial and residential real estate construction loans, residential mortgage loans, home equity loans, and consumer loans. It operates through three segments: Traditional Commercial Banking, Mortgage Banking Business, and Wealth Management Business. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Reston, VA. | Finance |
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
 Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Local AgenciesGovernment Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority provides air transportation services. The company's services include ground handling services to domestic as well as foreign airlines, and other services related to airfreight. It operates Washington Dulles International and Ronald Reagan Washington National airports. The company was founded in 1987 by the District of Columbia and Commonwealth of Virginia and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Government |
The International Women's Forum
The International Women's Forum Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Leadership Foundations, The International Women's Forum is a women's forum membership organization. The private company is based in Washington. The American company was founded in 1974 by Maureen A. Kindel, Elinor Guggenheimer. Stephanie Mathews O'Keefe has been the CEO of the company since 2016. The International Women's Forum was acquired by Leadership Foundations on January 01, 2021. | Commercial Services |
Northern Virginia Technology Council
 Northern Virginia Technology Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Northern Virginia Technology Council operates as a membership and trade association for the technology community in Northern Virginia. It serves businesses from all sectors of the technology industry, service providers, universities, foreign embassies, non-profit organizations and government agencies. The company is headquartered in Herndon, VA. | Commercial Services |
Inova Health Care Services
 Inova Health Care Services Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Inova Health Care Services engages in the provision of hospital facilities, programs, and other shared services arrangements. It also includes promoting and carrying on health-related education and scientific activities. The company was founded on February 3, 1956 and is headquartered in Falls Church, VA. | Health Services |
Women in Technology
Women in Technology Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Women in Technology (WIT) is a non-profit organization with over 18,000 members worldwide, including more than 1,000 members in the local area. The non-profit company is based in Alexandria, VA. The organization provides leadership development, technology education, networking, and mentoring opportunities for women at all levels of their careers and for girls interested in STEM. WIT aims to make the state with the highest percentage of women in the STEM workforce by partnering with the community to provide opportunities that champion women throughout their education and career. The company was founded by Gavriella Schuster, Deborah Gore Cassidy. | Commercial Services |
| Greater DC Cares | |
Women Corporate Directors
Women Corporate Directors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Women Corporate Directors is a membership organization of women directors of public and large private companies. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in Italy. The company was founded by Mary Beth Vitale, Véronique Morali, Linda Eskind Rebrovick, Deborah A. Peacock, and Darcy A. Howe. The CEO is Susan C. Keating. | Commercial Services |
The Langley School
The Langley School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Langley School is a non-profit organization that provides educational services. It also engages in athletics, performing arts, visual arts, and service learning programs. The company was founded in 1942 and is headquartered in McLean, VA. | Consumer Services |
| Bibury Partners | |
| The 118 Foundation | |
| ARCS Foundation, Inc. | |
| CharityWorks | |
| Virginia Ready-Mixed Concrete Association | |
| The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra, Inc. | |
WashingtonFirst Bank
 WashingtonFirst Bank Regional BanksFinance WashingtonFirst Bank operates as a state chartered commercial bank. The company is based in Reston, VA. The company was founded by William Clyde Oldaker and Shaza L. Andersen. | Finance |
The Global Good Fund
The Global Good Fund Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Global Good Fund is a non-profit social impact accelerator that invests in people to ignite positive impact and lasting social change. The private company is based in Washington. The organization offers fellowship and other nonprofit programs that strengthen the leadership capacity of innovators who are focused on solving complex issues. The Global Good Fund has supported over 200 entrepreneurs across 40 countries, creating 3,000+ permanent jobs and effecting positive change for more than 10,000,0000 people around the world. The organization also provides customized small business coaching and technical assistance, leadership development programs, and advisory services for other organizations through its consulting practice. The Global Good Fund's sister organization, the Impact Fund, is a venture capital fund that invests in mission-driven companies, with a focus on those led by people of color and women. The American company was founded by Carrie Rich. Carrie Rich has been the CEO since incorporation. | Commercial Services |
Pocket Mentor
 Pocket Mentor Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Pocket Mentor is an American company that publishes books. The private company was founded by Caren DeWitt Merrick. | Consumer Services |
Caren Merrick & Co.
 Caren Merrick & Co. Investment ManagersFinance Caren Merrick & Co. is a private equity firm. The private company is based in McLean, VA. The company was founded by Caren DeWitt Merrick. Caren DeWitt Merrick has been the CEO since incorporation. | Finance |
| Virginia Ready Initiative | |
VIRGINIA INNOVATION PARTNERSHIP CORPORATION
 VIRGINIA INNOVATION PARTNERSHIP CORPORATION Investment ManagersFinance Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (Virginia Innovation Partnership) is a private equity/venture capital non-profit operating division of the Virginia Innovation Partnership Authority firm founded in 1985. The firm is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia. | Finance |
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