Chris Merrill

Compliance and Privacy Analyst

Happy with Pardee since 2017

Where are you from?

Brevard originally, then Arden, NC

Why did you choose to work in health care?

Of all the different industries/fields, I believe health care has the ability to most affect people in the best ways. We are ultimately in the business of providing care to our employees, patients and community as a whole. I've worked in other business sectors (financial, manufacturing, etc.), and learned a lot while doing it, but rarely felt as though I was contributing to something “greater.” Few other industries are devoted to such a worthwhile cause.

What do you enjoy most about working at Pardee?

Pardee is a 1500 employee UNC Health managed health system, serving thousands of patients, [and yet] we are still able to have a community sort of feel. We are very fortunate to have staff in all areas that really care about their role! I also get to do my small part to make the work and life of our employees a little better/easier.

What is a surprising fact about yourself?

Random fact #1 – I was mute until I was 6 years old. (not sure how/why, but I was, then I just started speaking one day).

Random fact #2 – I have been to 7 different countries, yet no further west in the US than Pigeon Forge, TN.

Random fact #3 – As of September 2019, my wife and I have been a part of an adult kickball league. It's as hilarious and entertaining as it sounds.