Melissa graduated from The University of Texas at Tyler with a BBA in 1991 and an MBA in 1997. She joined the Henry and Peters team in 2011 as Office Manager and now serves as the Firm Administrator overseeing the firm’s administrative functions.
Melissa began her career in accounting 20 years ago working in non-profit accounting with Caldwell Schools/Zoo in Tyler and then moved to Knoxville, Tennessee where she worked in governmental accounting for several years. In 2000, she relocated back to Tyler, Texas, and continued her career in industry accounting with At Home Healthcare for 12 years as Controller and eventually Chief Financial Officer. As Firm Administrator, Melissa oversees the firm’s Financial, Marketing, IT, HR, and administrative functions.
Melissa is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Certified Public Accounting Firm Management Association and a graduate of Leadership Tyler Class of XXI. Melissa has a passion for community and non-profit service and has served as Treasurer and President on several boards and service organizations as well as in a volunteer capacity.
Melissa has two children who are both in college at The University of Texas at Tyler. She is a resident of Tyler and a member of First Baptist Church in Tyler. She enjoys volunteering in the community and spending time with family.