John Merz

Zoning Board of Appeals - Alternate

Why I serve?

I am interested in serving as ZBA Alternate because I believe that it is important to have individuals willing to fill in, as needed, to continue the good work of the board when a board member is temporarily unavailable to serve.

Past or present Boards/Commissions/Volunteer work:

Previous Treasurer of the DTC, 2018-2024

Employment History:

CEO of Advancing CT Together, Inc., as statewide social service agency located in Hartford.

Education:

M.Div.
MBA

Why I love Simsbury:

As a runner/walker/hiker, I love the many trails and walkways “in our own backyard” that are readily accessible. Also, Simsbury continues to maintain its "small town" feel with historic buildings and sites (Simsbury Cemetary, Phelps House, etc.)\Fun Fact: I just summited Mt. Washington (NH) in June 2025, and plan to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro (Tanzania) in 2026.

Fun Fact:

I just summited Mt. Washington (NH) in June 2025, and plan to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro (Tanzania) in 2026.