A degreed chemist, with Star Technology since 1997. Currently a partner and Operations Manager. Melissa has been privileged to work with global organizations to engineer and manufacture custom adhesive solutions. Personal time is spent serving my community in variety of capacities including prior Board of Directors for DeKalb County Community Foundation and Learning Link, and board member of the Crossing, a faith based alternative school serving northern Indiana. She has volunteered with United Way of DeKalb County Day of Caring and with TriKappa as prior chair of Honor Banquet and co-chair of Pink Out. Melissa is actively involved with the Miss America organization as a local co-director for Miss Auburn Cord Duesenberg. Blessed with wonderful family of 22 years with husband Mike and two teenagers Evan and Emily.