Melissa was born and raised in the Lincoln community and has spent the majority of her career at the University of Nebraska in a variety of Operational and Administrative roles. The common theme throughout her career, and what initially drew her to First Nebraska Trust, is a dedication to helping others and a skill for problem solving. Melissa lives in Palmyra, NE with her partner, Mike. Together, they have five children ranging from 14 years to 15 months old. In her time away from work, Melissa enjoys cheering on her children in all of their various activities, reading, and spending time with friends.