Melanie joined CEB in 2011, taking over the role of Vice President in charge of Sales Support and Marketing. Melanie enjoys continuing the family legacy; feeling privileged to be a part of the great history that Chicago Expansion Bolt is known for. Melanie grew up in the town the original patent holder, Ralph S. Pierce, lived in. She played in a park that was donated by Ralph’s wife as a memorial to her late husband. She hopes that one day one of her Father in Laws only grandsons will continue the tradition and join the family business. Melanie has a Bachelor of Science and a Masters in Speech Pathology from Saint Louis University.