Melinda Smith

Melinda joined Traylor & Associates in August 2017. She has been dedicated to serving the communities of Texas as a Project Manager since 2011. Recognizing the importance of ensuring that local governments are provided with the knowledge and resources necessary to comply with federal, state and local regulations, she assists communities throughout every step of the grant process from application to close-out.

A lifelong resident of East Texas, Mrs. Smith understands the challenges faced by small and rural communities as they seek to provide improved quality of life for residents. She has successfully managed a variety of projects funded throughout the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA), including the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, Small Towns Environment Program (STEP), Disaster Relief Fund (CDBG-DR), Community Enhancement Fund (CEF) and Texas Capital Fund Downtown Revitalization (TCF-DR) program. She has also administered projects funded through the Texas Department of Transportation’s Statewide Transportation Enhancement and County Energy Transportation Reinvestment Zone programs, as well as projects funded throughout the General Land Office’s Disaster Recovery Program.