About Melissa
Melissa is originally from Shreveport, Louisiana. She went to school at Louisiana Tech University where she received a BA in Sociology and following a Certification in Culinary Arts at the Le Cordon Bleu in Dallas. With nearly two decades in hospitality, Melissa spent much of her career honing her craft as a chef in places such as the Hilton Anatole and Omni Dallas Hotels and Globe Life Park. Among her time in the industry, she previously worked with Eurest as Chef Manager at Experian and General Manager of Ross Tower Cafe. Melissa is now delighted to be back working with Eurest and joining the American Airlines team as a Director of Dining Services. Melissa enjoys traveling to new places, practicing vinyasa yoga, and spending time with her husband, young daughter, and pup Olivia.
Contact
melissa.apodaca@compass-usa.com
