Melissa B ThomaSince co-founding Thoma Thoma in 1988, Melissa Thoma has worn nearly every hat of the entrepreneurial executive: strategist, HR manager, operations leader, client service executive, management coach, and chief marketing officer. With more than three ecades' experience working in close collaboration with her husband Martin, Melissa is uniquely qualified as a thought leader on the business of marriage.Melissa grew up in the Ozarks town of Fayetteville, Arkansas, among a family of musicians. Classically trained in opera, she is equally dedicated to supporting the arts on the stage or in the boardroom. She has been recognized for her leadership not only in business but in the arts, nonprofits, and corporate philanthropy. Melissa is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, where she earned a bachelor's degree in journalism. Read More Read Less