Boasting Bengal: Ken and Andrea Merkley

You'll probably recognize Andrea by her maiden name, Nordgren, but Kenneth and Andrea got married in 2002. Both of them went to Brigham Young University. Andrea loves being home with their two children: Joseph and Elizabeth.

Kenneth kept pursuing his education, receiving his MACC from BYU's Mariott School of Management, and his long hours of studying and academic achievements earned him a prestigious PhD placement at the University of Michigan. While at BYU he also assisted in writing a research document that was submitted for publication this year.

Kenneth just finished his second year of coursework and has participated in several activities at Michigan, such as being a speaker for the 2007 accounting workshops.

[Read about Kenneth's prestigious PhD placement in the Marriott School's 2006 newsletter. Also check out the Merkley's adventures in Michigan on their blog.]