Richard H. Mertz

Richard H. Mertz is the Vice President of Cavell Mertz and possesses more than 40 years of experience in broadcast television and radio, cable television, and communications.  Before joining Cavell Mertz he was a staff engineer and facility services project manager for Jules Cohen & Associates, P.C. Previously, his experience includes assignments as director of engineering for United Broadcasting Company, Inc., and NBC's WRC-AM, in Washington, D.C. Prior to coming to Washington, he served in management and other technical roles for Jefferson-Pilot Corporation's broadcasting facilities as well as designing and building college radio stations. 

Mr. Mertz is a nationally recognized expert in broadcast technical matters.  He has presented technical papers and served on panels of industry groups covering subjects from AM stereo, multiple ownership, microprocessor systems, to RF exposure protection. He has been a columnist for Radio World Magazine, writing about radio related computer uses. 

Mr. Mertz holds a Bachelor of Science degree in math and physics from Oglethorpe University and belongs to the Society of Broadcast Engineers where he holds an SBE Professional Certification. He formerly was chapter chairman of SBE Washington Chapter 37 and is a member of the Audio Engineering Society and the IEEE. He holds an FCC General Radiotelephone License and is a licensed radio amateur (N3QJF).

Updated June 10, 2010