Eugene R. "Gene" Merriam (born November 1, 1944) was an American businessman and politician.
Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Merriam graduated from Benilde-St. Margaret's High School in 1962.
Merriam served in the United States Marine Corps.
In 1967, Merriam graduated from University of Minnesota and was a certified public accountant.
From 2003 to 2007, Merriam served as commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.