Account Executive/Meeting Planner

Telephone: 704-940-1708

Melissa joined THM as a Meeting Planner/Account Executive in November 2005. After receiving a B.A. in Communications, with a concentration in Public Relations from North Carolina State University, she has worked on both sides of the meeting planning spectrum. Starting directly out of college with the Hilton Family, working first as a Catering Sales Manager and then as a Sales Manager, Melissa has experienced the hospitality industry firsthand. From 2003 to 2005, she traveled around the country helping to put together motivational business conferences for the top business owners under Amway, with event attendance ranging from 1,500 to 15,000.

One of Melissa's passions is serving the community by volunteering with Claire's Army, which supports families with pediatric oncology. She currently chairs their Annual Claire’s Army Gala. Melissa is a current member of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and the Association Executives of North Carolina (AENC).

Melissa has twin daughters, Haley and Natalie, who keep her on her toes. Most days, she works to keep it all together, but every day, she enjoys meeting and working with her clients to grow their association’s opportunities.