Category: News

Business Unit and Job Title

Marketing Communications Specialist

What does your job entail?

Helping tell Melink’s story. A big focus of my job is content creation for Melink’s blog, website and social media, as well as organizing materials for tradeshows and miscellaneous marketing efforts.

What did you do before coming to Melink?

I graduated from Ohio University with a degree in journalism, which led me into event planning, public relations, and eventually digital marketing. Before Melink, I was the marketing manager of a travel club for RV owners. I’m from a camping family and own a small travel trailer, so this was a really neat role for me. I never tired of hearing club members’ stories and living vicariously through their RV trips!

What is your favorite aspect of working at Melink?

I really value the work-life balance and the trust that the company places in its employees. It is unlike any place I have previously worked.

What do you like to do in your time off?

I’m a wannabe homesteader. I have my own flock of chickens for egg production, and I’m really into gardening and canning. I also like spoiling my dog, Tally. She is a beagle-basset hound mix. And, of course, I like going on camping trips with my husband!

Tell us something that might surprise us about you.

I like visiting different state parks, and I have a silly goal of visiting every state park in Ohio. I am currently at 18/75.

What are you most proud of?

I’m a hard worker, and for several years I worked multiple jobs.  I may not have always had a job in my preferred field, but I’ve always given 100%.

What are your hopes for our industry?

That more businesses start viewing clean energy as the “norm.”

Do you collect anything?

Currently obsessed with the Pioneer Woman’s colorful kitchenware. It’s taking over my house… There’s really no need for me to own five mixing bowls just because they are pretty!

Business Unit and Job Title

Testing & Balancing (T&B) National Account Manager

What does your job entail?

I “quarterback” and work with a team of five individuals supporting the T&B needs of national accounts including retail chains and restaurant groups.

What is your personal philosophy?

Treat others the way you’d like to be treated.

What did you do before coming to Melink?

I worked for a global IT recruiting organization as a Network Infrastructure Recruiter for three years.

What is your favorite aspect of working at Melink?

I love the fast-paced environment and the project management aspect of my role. Overall, I really enjoy working for a smaller organization that values their employees.

What do you like to do in your time off?

Bargain shopping and house DIY projects.

Tell us something that might surprise us about you.

I went to middle school with Jennifer Lawrence. She was a grade above me, but we’re still in the same yearbook!

What are you most proud of?

Paying off my student loans.

What are your hopes for our industry?

I want my children, when the day comes,  to grow up in a world where incorporating discussions and actions of environmental sustainability have become the norm in every industry and aspect of life.

Business Unit and Job Title

T&B Account Engineer

What does your job entail?

It’s a moving and evolving target but basically It can be anything from job quotes and technical analysis to site investigations and customer inquiries.

What is your personal philosophy?

Life’s too short to sweat the small stuff, do your best with what you’ve got.

What did you do before coming to Melink?

I was an Aircraft Mechanic for Delta Airlines.

What is your favorite aspect of working at Melink?

The great people here.

What do you like to do in your time off?

I used to enjoy skiing and anything to do with being in the woods. I’m working on getting back to that point!

What are you most proud of?

My Flag, My country, and my Kids!

What are your hopes for our industry?

That the world continues to evolve and see the reasoning, value, and absolute necessity of the things that we stand for and provide.

Business Unit and Job Title

Inelli-Hood Field Service Technician

 What does your job entail?

The three major parts of my job are

1. Surveying potential buildings to be outfitted with an Intelli-hood system.

2. Pre-site meetings with local electrical trades to coordinate installation and designate specific scopes of work

3. Installation, Upgrades, and troubleshooting of Intelli-Hood systems. 

What is your personal philosophy?

My personal Philosophy is to strive to be the best at anything you do. If you really enjoy what you’re doing whether it be personal, professional or both you should always give 100%. At the end of the day, you’ll find yourself a lot more satisfied knowing that you held nothing back to complete your goals. 

What did you do before coming to Melink?

Before Melink I was an Avionics technician on the CH-53E Super Stallion Helicopter for the Marine Corps for 5 years, then I briefly worked on installing “Positive Train Control” or PTC for class 1 freight locomotives before joining the Melink family. 

What is your favorite aspect of working at Melink?

My favorite aspect of working at Melink would have to be all of the cities I have been able to travel to. I find it very fulfilling being able to see all the different parts of the country and try different types of food from each. 

What do you like to do in your time off?

In my time off I like to do anything that involves a sport. If it can be played on the beach, even better!

Tell us something that might surprise us about you.

I was a pretty good pizza spinner in high school. I worked at a couple of local pizzerias and was featured on the local Hampton Roads TV for spinning pies. Nicknames included “Dough Master Mikey and Mr. Dances with Dough”

What are you most proud of?

I am most proud of my accomplishments and achievements in the Marine Corps during my 2 deployments in OEF 10.2 and OEF 12.2.

What are your hopes for our industry?

My hopes for our industry is to see a standard in all kitchens that includes our system to help make the world a little greener. 

Business Unit and Job Title

T&B Account Coordinator

What does your job entail?

Scheduling our technicians with site supers/PMs, entering job information, following construction schedules and helping problem solve with our customers

What is your personal philosophy?

“What others say and do, is a projection of their own reality. Don’t take anything personally.”

What did you do before coming to Melink?

I graduated from Ohio University with a bachelor’s degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering in December of 2018

What is your favorite aspect of working at Melink?

I feel very passionately about sustainability and climate change, which Melink also values. During my job search, I wanted to be proud of the company I chose to work for. I can fully say I am proud of the work Melink accomplishes especially Solar and Geo.

What do you like to do in your time off?

I enjoy relaxing at home with a murder mystery (book, TV show, movie; I do not discriminate). I also spend my time taking my dog, Draco, on hikes, painting (acrylic on canvas usually) and filling my apartment with plants.

Tell us something that might surprise us about you.

I am the youngest by 9 years. I became an aunt in the 8^th grade.

What are you most proud of?

I am most proud of my engineering degree. And my dog.

What are your hopes for our industry?

I hope the clean energy and net zero buildings become the norm. This is critical to our grandchildren’s survival.

Motto or personal mantra?

Treat people the way you want to be treated.

Do you collect anything?

Houseplants and makeup I do not use

Business Unit and Job Title:

BU: Corporate, Product Development

Job Title: Application Developer

What does your job entail?

I manage the data, infrastructure, and user interfaces for the internal software we use.

What is your personal philosophy?

I have four main ones that I stick with:

1. Most problems can be solved with a task list, or a well-formed spread sheet
2. My success is a product of my failure, so they should both be celebrated.
3. Personal growth comes intentional discomfort.
4. It is okay to take a different path to get where I need to go.

What did you do before coming to Melink?

I was a Full Stack Java developer for a financial institute that created mortgage, appraisal, and flood documents for banks.

What is your favorite aspect of working at Melink?

There is a sense of purpose that comes along with working at Melink. It is motivating to know that whatever I contribute to this team might have a lasting positive impact on the world.

What do you like to do in your time off?

I enjoy playing with my two dogs Gimli and Abby. I play video games with my husband; right now, Sea of Thieves and Overcooked are our favorites to play together. I paint Warhammer miniatures and play Dungeons and Dragons, along with other table top games. I visit local breweries. I sew, knit, crochet, cross stitch, and embroider. Between September and October, I will go to the Ohio Renaissance faire at least twice. I write short stories and attempt to draw. Essentially, I try new things constantly.

Tell us something that might surprise us about you.

I am not sure I have many surprises. Talk to me long enough and you will find my lack of a filter is evident. I will tell you my whole life story if you let me.

What are you most proud of?

Pride is one of those emotions I struggle with. When I review most of my accomplishments I always think I can do that better now that I have the advantage of additional knowledge.

What are your hopes for our industry?

I hope that we can continue to help others make sustainable choices and that we can create solutions that help get rid of the excuses people make against sustainability.

Motto or personal mantra?

I have two and they are both from Disney.

• Family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten.
• Just keep swimming.

Do you collect anything?

I collect Disney movies, coffee mugs, and books of all kinds. I have also married into a collection of board games.