Speakers
Melinda “Mel” Reeves has more than 25 years experience in human resources in energy, financial services, insurance and high tech industries. Her experience cuts across multiple HR disciplines with deep technical expertise in employee relations, talent acquisition, talent development and culture and organizational transformations. Melinda is currently the Executive VP, Human Resources and Internal Communications for Direct Energy, one of the largest providers of electricity, natural gas and related services in North America, with responsibility for more than 6000 employees across the U.S. and Canada. Melinda is also on the board of LiftFund, a designated community development financial institution whose mission is to provide credit and services to small businesses and entrepreneurs who do not have access to loans from commercial sources and to provide leadership and innovation to the microlending industry.
Prior to Direct Energy, Melinda was with USAA, an integrated financial services firm, where she last served as the Executive VP, People Services. Before that, Melinda held key HR leadership positions with Compaq Computer Corporation and American General Life Insurance. She also previously served on the board of the Boys and Girls Clubs of San Antonio.
Melinda is a Texas native and holds a Bachelor’s of Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin and is a certified Senior Professional, Human Resources (SPHR). Melinda and her husband, Skip, have three children, two miniature dachshunds and reside in Houston. In her spare time, she enjoys exercising, reading, traveling and photography.