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OTC Welcomes Heather Merritt as Executive Director for Human Resources

Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) is proud to announce the appointment of Heather Merritt as the College’s new Executive Director for Human Resources. A seasoned professional with more than two decades of experience in HR leadership, Merritt returns to OTC with a deep personal and professional connection to the college and the community it serves.

Merritt, who holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Human Resource Management, has spent her career aligning people strategies with organizational goals across a range of industries, including manufacturing, logistics, and warehousing. Her leadership experience includes managing large-scale workforce expansions, directing change management initiatives, and fostering inclusive and high-performing workplace cultures. Most recently, she served as HR Manager at Seco Ecoplastic, where she led major transitions in HR systems and employee policy development.

“I understand my responsibility as an HR professional is twofold: to be a trusted resource for our people while also supporting the business and its long-term success,” said Merritt. “I believe deeply in the power of people and their role in driving business outcomes.”

Merritt’s relationship with OTC spans nearly 30 years. In 1996, she earned her GED on the college’s campus, later completing a diploma in Business and Office Technology in 1998. As a student, she held roles in the bookstore, business office, and served as Public Relations Specialist for Student Council. OTC is also where she met her husband in 1997, a tradition continued by their son, who dual-enrolled in the Welding program in 2020.

“Ogeechee Tech is more than a place of work for me, it’s home,” said Merritt. “I’m honored to return and contribute to the same institution that gave me my start.”

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