Melinda Kinney

Melinda Kinney has worked in the hospitality industry for over 20 years. Melinda began their career at Verizon Enterprise Solutions in 1999 as a Sr. Business Analysis, where they coordinated with Legal to ensure federal requirements were properly implemented and acted as a liaison between MCI and several regulatory groups. In 2002, they moved to BroadSoft as Manager, Hospitality Enterprise Development, where they managed client relationships with properties, brands, management, and ownership, implemented strategic objectives to engage new clients, and developed and proposed solutions for clients. In 2018, they joined BluIP Inc. as Global Hospitality Manager.

Melinda Kinney's education history includes attending Buhler High School from 1991 to 1992, Rock Bridge High School from 1989 to 1991, and Kirkwood. Melinda also attended The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business from 2010 to 2015, where they earned a BBA in Finance and Management (Leadership) with a minor in Economics (Policy). In 2016, they obtained a Sales Fundamentals certification from LinkedIn.