Merryman Putnam

Director TowerHunter Compensation Consulting

Merryman is a Director with TowerHunter Consulting, where she partners with clients to design and implement compensation strategies that drive performance and align with business objectives. Her expertise spans total rewards strategy, including the development of compensation philosophies, comprehensive market assessments, and actionable recommendations that help organizations attract, retain, and motivate top talent.

Merryman brings experience working with publicly traded, privately held, and nonprofit organizations across a diverse range of industries. She has led compensation planning and design efforts for executive leadership teams and boards of directors, including the development of market-informed compensation structures and governance best practices.

Throughout her career, Merryman has played a key role in preparing Compensation Discussion & Analysis (CD&A) disclosures for proxy statements, managing deferred compensation communications and enrollment, and conducting detailed market benchmarking for executive and mid-level roles. She has also completed targeted peer group analyses and advised boards on compensation trends, competitive positioning, and strategic decision-making.

Merryman began her career in trust and investment management roles with a Fortune 500 financial institution, where she earned her Series 7 license before transitioning into executive compensation and advisory work.

Phoenix Office