Melanie Correa

Melanie graduated from Oregon State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business, and a concentration in Accounting. She began her career in public accounting as a staff accountant and earned her CPA certificate. During her ten years in public accounting, she compiled, reviewed, and audited financial statements. The majority of the audits that she worked on were municipalities and school districts. She also prepared tax returns for individuals, partnerships, and corporations.

Melanie left public accounting to become the Controller at Wildhorse Resort and Casino. Melanie spent five years in the gaming industry and her responsibilities consisted of managing and overseeing the daily operations of the accounting department. She also developed and administered all financial policy, procedures and internal controls and was responsible for coordinating periodic audits and was responsible for the monthly and annual preparation of financial statements.

After five years in the gaming industry, Melanie moved to the transportation industry and came to MIDCO as a Senior Financial Analyst. She worked at MIDCO for 18 months and was responsible for budgeting and analysis. Then she went to Pendleton Grain Growers as their Chief Financial Officer for three years where she was responsible for budgeting, treasury management, internal controls, and reporting to the Board of Directors.

In 2012, Melanie returned to MIDCO as the CFO. Since Melanie’s return, she has been responsible for overseeing the accounting department, preparation of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.