WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Merck & Co., Inc. today announced that Steven F. Goldstone, 61, founder of Silver Spring Group, a private investment firm, will join the Company’s Board of Directors effective Sept. 25. With his election, Mr. Goldstone will become one of 10 outside directors on the 11-member board. Mr. Goldstone will stand for election by the Company’s stockholders in April 2008.