Melissa Lackey

Melissa Lackey, MBA, is the Group President, Owner, and Chief Executive Officer of Standing Partnership, a company dedicated to addressing complex marketing and communications challenges to drive business growth. Melissa has extensive experience in strategic consulting, marketing, and corporate communications, holding various leadership roles at prominent organizations, including the St. Louis Business Journal Leadership Trust and Edward Jones. Educational qualifications include an MBA from Maryville University of Saint Louis and a B.S. in Journalism from The University of Kansas. Early career experiences include roles at Mark Twain Bancshares, First Community Credit Union, and Nestlé Purina North America.