Bill Merkus

Born in the Netherlands 8/11/1947.
National Service 1968 -1969
Social worker 1969 – 1973
Arrived in Australia 1973
Completed a Shell Management course and operated my own Service Station for about 4 years.
Operated a toy shop for about three years.
Sold the shop and became a partner in a Transport Company in Melbourne until 1999
Started my own Transport Company in 1999 and sold my share in Feb 2021.
Was active at the local soccer club for more then 20 years as a player, secretary, treasurer and
president (not all at the same time). Started and managed Bills Beer Bar at the same club.
Bar Manager at Gemlife Maroochy Quays from Nov 2021 until now.