Hooksett, N.H. May 13, 2025– Merchants Fleet, the nation’s leader in innovative fleet solutions, proudly announces the promotion of Stephen Merkel to Vice President, West Region. In this expanded leadership role, Merkel will be responsible for driving client success, expanding regional growth, and strengthening strategic partnerships across the western United States.
Merkel brings more than two decades of fleet industry experience, beginning his career at Enterprise in a series of progressive leadership roles before advancing to Bancorp, where he consistently delivered strong performance in highly competitive markets.
“I’m absolutely thrilled to take on this new role leading the West Region,” said Merkel. “Merchants has always been committed to delivering top-tier service and innovative solutions, and I’m excited to continue that tradition by supporting our clients’ success and helping them navigate the road ahead with confidence.”
Since joining Merchants in 2018, he has been recognized for his strategic mindset, client-first approach, and deep understanding of complex fleet needs—qualities that have made him instrumental in driving the company’s continued expansion across diverse industry sectors.
“Stephen exemplifies the kind of leadership that defines Merchants,” said Brad Burgess, SVP & Chief Commercial Officer at Merchants Fleet. “As we continue to lead the fleet industry in innovation, flexibility, and service, Stephen’s promotion to Vice President of our West Region reflects our commitment to developing top talent and delivering unmatched expertise to clients nationwide.”