Melissa Houskamp Dykes

Melissa Houskamp Dykes has extensive work experience in various leadership roles within the finance industry. Melissa is currently serving as the Chief Financial Officer at Hope Utilities since December 2021. Prior to this, Melissa was a Board Member and Audit Committee Member at United Way of Northeast Florida from January 2019 to June 2021.

From December 2019 to May 2020, they held the position of Interim Chief Executive Officer at JEA and also served as the President and Chief Operating Officer from April 2018 to May 2020. Melissa previously worked as the Chief Financial Officer at JEA from February 2013 to April 2018 and as the Treasurer from August 2012 to March 2013.

Before joining JEA, they served as the Chief Financial Officer at NTE Energy LLC from April 2011 to February 2012. Melissa was also a Principal at MAS Energy from April 2009 to April 2011.

Their earlier experience includes working as a Vice President at J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. from April 2000 to September 2008 and as a Research Analyst at The World Bank from May 1999 to April 2000.

Melissa Houskamp Dykes completed their Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Florida in the years 1996 to 1999. No further education history is provided.