Description: Today we get to hear from Tammy’s Father, Phil Merrill. It is a fun and spirited conversation around his spiritual growth and journey. He shares his experiences and knowledge around how he became aware of the bigger picture of our existence. It is a special experience shared through a genuine and heartfelt conversation between a Dad and his daughter in the realm of spirituality. We hope you enjoy this episode!
Bio: Philip C Merrill was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, where he graduated from Central High
School in 1965. He graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science degree
in Finance in 1972. His long career has given Mr. Merrill a large contact base and extensive
experience in all aspects of the wired and wireless communications businesses. This includes
lobbying state legislatures, the U.S. Congress and the FCC, channel acquisition, site
development, FCC applications and filings, business planning and development as well as
operations.
Among many efforts around the communications industry over the years, Phil has contributed to the buildout and operations of several different businesses. Some of the most notable include working alongside Father Bruce Merrill, they franchised and developed Cable TV systems all
over the country including in hometown of Phoenix, Arizona. Chief responsibility was operation
of 12 Cable TV systems all over the state of Arizona. Also was responsible for one of the earliest
wireless subscription television services in the country. Company made a household word out
of unknown HBO in Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona. Company was sold to the Times Mirror
Corporation in 1983. They were truly the pioneers of cable television.