Terrebonne Economic Development Authority (TEDA) would like to welcome a new board member, Ms. Melissa Adams.
Melissa Adams is the Corporate Controller and Treasurer at Danos, LLC. Melissa has been with Danos for 17 years with varying roles and increased responsibilities. She started with Danos, LLC working on special projects, moved to Billing Manager, then to International Controller and currently as the Corporate Controller.
Melissa holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland and an MBA in Finance from Cal Lutheran University. She holds a current CMA Certified Management Accountant certification. She also was awarded a gold level badge from the IMA for Leadership. She held financial positions at both Kinkos Corporate and WellPoint Blue Cross of California.
Melissa served five years in the US Navy as an Air Traffic Controller, becoming fully qualified as a Facility Watch Supervisor being awarded a license with the FAA.
Melissa has lived in Terrebonne Parish since 2013 and has served her community by volunteering as the President for MICS Catholic School and serving on the Board of Directors for Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce.
“We welcome Ms. Adams to our board of directors she will bring a fresh perspective to our board, said Cohen B. Guidry, TEDA CEO. “She will keep us apprised of the ever-changing Industrial / Financial world that she works in every day.”