Richard Melke

Richard Melke has a diverse work experience in the healthcare industry. Their most recent position was as the Chief Financial Officer at Hope Family Health Services starting in October 2021. Prior to that, they served as the Director of Finance at Northwest Michigan Health Services from July 2018 to October 2021. Richard also held the role of Director of Finance and Operations at Eagle View Community Health System from November 2016 to June 2018. Richard has previous experience as the Chief Executive Officer at Henrietta Johnson Medical Center and as the Director of Operations at Greater Prince William Community Health Center. Richard has also held executive positions at East Tennessee State University, Boydton HealthCare on the Square, and Geo Care, LLC. Richard's expertise lies in financial management and operations within the healthcare sector.

Richard Melke has an education history that includes a Diploma in General Studies from Charlevoix High School in 1978. Richard then attended North Central Michigan College from 1978 to 1980 and earned an Associate's degree in Commerce. Richard furthered their education at Ferris State University from 1982 to 1984 and obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Business Administration and Management, General. Lastly, they attended Lake Superior State University from 1986 to 1989 and completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Human Resources Management and Services.