Melissa Junkins

Melissa Junkins is a seasoned human resources professional with extensive experience at John Deere since March 2008, currently serving as Human Resources Director and previously holding positions such as HR Business Partner and HR Division Manager. At John Deere, Melissa has expertly partnered with senior leadership to develop talent strategies and enhance organizational effectiveness across various divisions, including Harvester Works and the Ag Sales and Marketing organization. Earlier career roles include Vice President, Retail Sales Manager at Liberty Bank and AVP, Market Manager at Commercial Federal Bank, where Melissa focused on sales and personnel development. Academically, Melissa holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and an Associate's degree in Business Management from AIB College of Business, along with ongoing graduate studies in Human Resources Development at Webster University.