Buck & Rider
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.
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Buck & Rider
With two existing locations; one in the heart of camelback's famous Arcadia neighborhood and one in North Scottsdale, Buck & Rider is heating up for more growth! A a seafood and steak eatery, housed in Australian-inspired dwellings, its rugged architecture nestles a sophisticatedly warm interior, anchored by a stone fireplace, that seamlessly opens its floor-to-ceiling glass-doors to the outdoors in a lush landscaped patios. Priding ourselves in utmost freshness and ingredients, our compelling seafood and steak dishes are chef-crafted with gusto, directly from farmers and fishermen of the East, West, and Gulf Coasts. Taking advantage of fishing conditions, we fly in our fish and seafood direct daily to your plate – a first in Arizona. Our steaks are of our own Buck & Rider-Reserve Beef, and paired beautifully with our expertly crafted cocktails, raw bar items, hand-rolled sushi, and farm-fresh vegetables. Come in and be our guest delighting all your senses, and start falling in love at your first bite…! Let our Lunch, Brunch, and Dinner menus be your expert guide.