Melissa Schmitz is a seasoned professional in the field of architecture and brand integration, currently serving as Partner and Director of Brand Integration at Kirksey Architecture since February 2017. Prior roles at Kirksey included Vice President and Senior Associate, leading the Brand Integration team. In addition to their work at Kirksey, Melissa serves as a board member for Scenic Houston and holds the position of Houston Chapter Chair for SEGD. Previously, Melissa was Vice President at HOK from February 2007 to January 2017 and worked as a Graphic Designer at The Design Office of Steve Neumann & Friends from 1994 to 2007. Melissa earned a B.S. in Environmental Design with a focus on Architecture from North Dakota State University between 1989 and 1994.