As the business development director for Christman’s West Michigan region, Mel uses her authentic communication and relationship-building skills to ensure our team keeps the community and our clients at the forefront of our work. With a passion for strategy and problem-solving, she continues to pursue our goal – not just to build buildings but to build opportunities. Mel believes it is good for business and our world to create spaces and connections intersecting diverse groups of people to build relationships. You’ll find her doing this in various forms at community events and initiatives.