Melinda is a Former Ms. Fitness U.S.A. 3rd Place winner and fitness magazine model, NBC TV Athlete of the month, former sideline reporter for the NFLs Miami Dolphins, lost 65lbs to become a fitness competitor and studied exercise science at University of North Carolina.

Melinda is also a celebrity trainer and has competed and won several track events and powerlifting meets

Melinda is the driving force and COO of Vertex Body Sciences / AMP UP Sports Nutrition the #19 fastest growing company in America 2013-15 by Inc magazine others to receive the honor include Under Armour, Dell, Uber, PowerBar, Quest Nutrition, Twitter and many others.

She has over 15 years of successfully training first time sports competitors in fitness and figure shows and endurance competitions, many winning their first event.