Melinda is a Certified Financial Planner and graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma with a degree in Business Administration. Melinda currently serves on the board of Integris Hospice and on the board of Hospice Foundation of Oklahoma. Melinda is a member of the Financial Planning Association and the Oklahoma City Estate Planning Council. She previously served on the boards of the Oklahoma Association of Charitable Gift Planners, Society of Financial Professionals and the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma. She is a past member of the American Council of Gift Annuities. Melinda has previously served on the building committee and is currently serving on the finance committee