Mel started with the University of Utah in 1986 while attending the university as a part-time Accounting Clerk, in what was then known as the Treasurers’ Office prior to becoming the Investment Management Office in 2003. Upon graduation from the university, he joined full-time as an Associate Accountant, later promoted to Financial Analyst, and currently is Manager of Banking and Operational Investments. He is the main liaison for the University’s banking relations and oversees the daily cash management requirements covering depository, accounts payable and payroll clearings. He is also responsible for the investing and reporting of operating funds of over $1 billion as well as helping with