Melissa B Richards

Melissa B Richards has extensive experience in human resources and people management. Melissa B is currently working as the Chief People Officer at the National Forest Foundation. Prior to this role, they served as the Chief Human Resources Officer at the Verland Foundation from 2020 to 2023. Before that, they worked at BRUNNERWORKS as an Executive HR Consultant from 2020 to 2020, and as the Vice President of Human Resources from 2018 to 2020. Melissa also worked as a Caregiver for their family from 2017 to 2019. Prior to that, they held the position of Vice President of Human Resources at Penn National Gaming and Hollywood Casinos from 2015 to 2017. Melissa B also served as the Director of Human Resources & Community Relations at Caesars Entertainment Corporation from 2014 to 2015 and as the Director of Human Resources at Odawa Casino Resort from 2010 to 2014. Melissa started their career at Radio One as an Employee Relations Manager, where they provided advice and counsel on employee relations, conducted investigations, facilitated employee development plans, and managed HR operations from 2008 to 2010.

Melissa B Richards obtained their Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Education from Penn State University, where they attended from 1992 to 1996. Additionally, they have obtained several certifications including a Key License from the Ohio Casino Control Commission in June 2017 and a Key License from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board in March 2014. Melissa B also holds a TIPS Server Training certification in Gaming from TIPS, although the specific month and year of obtaining this certification are not provided.