Bob Merkt has been involved in the cleaning industry for more than 35 years. He is the owner of MEGA – The Merkt Educational Group and Associates. Bob is an IICRC-approved instructor, an invited speaker at industry events, author, and contributor to many industry publications. He is an IICRC Master Cleaner, and past chair of the IICRC Floor Care Technician (FCT) Committee. Currently, He is the vice chair of the Stone Masonry Technician (SMT) course and a member of the FCT committee. Bob enjoys teaching and leads his classes with an energetic, humorous and easy-to-understand style that his students enjoy.

In addition, Bob and his wife Linda own and operate Kettle Moraine Professional Cleaners. Their company has two divisions, one is a residential carpet, upholstery, and hard floor care company and the other a full service janitorial cleaning company that offers custodial services, carpet, upholstery and hard floor care.