Melissa Fender Panagiotakopoulos

Melissa Fender Panagiotakopoulos has a diverse work experience in the sports and hospitality industry. Melissa is currently serving as the Director of Premium Experiences at Buck & Rider, a position they started in March 2023. Prior to that, Melissa worked at 86HOPE where they held the role of Business Development, B2B Sports Partnerships since December 2022.

Melissa has also had a long tenure at the Phoenix Suns, starting in 2007. Melissa has held various positions during their time there, including Sr. Premium Experience Manager, Manager of Premier Client Services and Events, and Account Manager for Suite Experience. Melissa'sroles at the Phoenix Suns involved managing premium client experiences and fostering relationships with key clients. Melissa's work experience showcases their expertise in providing top-notch hospitality and building strong partnerships in the sports industry.

Melissa Fender Panagiotakopoulos pursued their education in Journalism at Ohio University from 2003 to 2007. During this time, they focused their studies on Public Relations.