Joining Merritt Research Services in the fall of 1996, Ms. Benjamin is currently a First Vice President and Director of Research.  Focusing on new sector research and development, she has led the effort on the accurate defining of thousands of salient credit data fields. She is also responsible for maintaining data continuity and the primary training/oversight of the Merritt research effort and its team members. Carrie has instigated learning cooperatives with local state and private college students. Prior to 1996, she was a licensed account representative for Metropolitan Life.