Melissa Pierkowski Johnston

Melissa Pierkowski Johnston is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in operations and strategy. Currently serving as Chief Operating Officer at BW Health Group since August 2019, Melissa oversees corporate functions including finance, legal, HR, marketing & PR, IT, and business development, alongside strategic initiatives such as acquisitions. As President of Benchworks since February 2004, Melissa implements corporate strategy with P&L responsibility and fosters strong relationships with stakeholders to enhance performance. Previously, as Executive Director at the Corporate Finance Institute, Melissa managed the IPO Vital Signs product and played a key role in its sale to a global financial institution in 2004. Melissa holds a B.A. in Business & Economics from Washington College, earned in 1998.