Mel is a seasoned financial and operations professional with 30 years of experience across healthcare and nonprofit organizations. He spent the majority of his career with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, where he held a variety of analytical and operational roles involving hospital reimbursement, contract negotiations, audits, business readiness, and large-scale financial operations.

He later served as Controller for a nonprofit organization, overseeing accounting, payroll, employee benefits, banking operations, audits, tax filings, and donations. Mel brings a strong combination of financial analysis, operational discipline, and practical problem-solving to his work.

Mel holds both a Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics and a Master of Arts in Economics from Eastern Michigan University.