Melissa Wheat Kelly

Melissa Wheat Kelly is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in event production and management. Currently serving as President and COO at Hyperquake since 2006, Melissa has held various leadership roles, including Chief Operating Officer and VP & Managing Director of Storybuilding. Prior experience includes serving as Executive Producer at The Brand Experience until December 2018 and Carat Brand Experience from 2004 to 2005, along with an independent event production role from 2002 to 2004. Melissa's career began at Jack Rouse Associates, where event production skills were honed from 1991 to 2002. Educational qualifications include a BFA in Technical Theatre/Theatre Design & Production from the College-Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati and graduation from John Marshall High School.