Melissa was born and raised in Mount Airy, NC. She studied Business Management at Surry Community College before enlisting in the US Army Military Police, where she served from 1993 to 1998. After leaving the Army, Melissa moved back to Mount Airy, NC, started a construction company, and welcomed her daughter, Joelle, and son, Blake. She learned every aspect of the construction business, which taught her what to look for when walking through homes, giving her an advantage over other agents. Her clients can trust her to provide insight into the "bones" of any home she enters, which has given her a leg up in the real estate industry. In early 2020, Melissa passed her NC real estate exam and became a licensed real estate agent with dreams of helping others find the perfect place to call home or sell their homes for top dollar! In her free time, Melissa enjoys volunteering, remodeling homes, hiking with her dog, Stella, or kayaking—really anything to embrace the great outdoors!