Staff
Melissa Bordelon
President & CEO
Melissa Tryniecki Bordelon has been the President and CEO of the Tangipahoa Chamber since 2015. She is a creative thinker, a strategic connector, and a problem solver. As a “people-first” leader, Melissa focuses on helping others and supporting the long-term success of her community.
Melissa has lived in Hammond her entire life. She attended Holy Ghost Catholic School and graduated from Hammond High in 1986. She earned her BA in Communications from Southeastern Louisiana University in 1989 and her MBA from Mississippi State University in 1993.
As a dedicated Chamber professional, Melissa holds an Institute for Organizational Management (IOM) certification. She is also a Business Leads Fellow with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. In 2023, she served as Chairman of the Board for the Louisiana Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (LACCE). She also completed a one-year term with the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI). Earlier in her career, she worked as Director of Programs and Events for the St. Tammany Chamber.
Melissa is a graduate of Leadership Tangipahoa, Leadership St. Tammany, and the New Orleans Regional Leadership Institute (NORLI). She serves on the Boards of Directors for both Leadership Tangipahoa and NORLI. She is also part of the Steering Committee for the Hammond Northshore Regional Airshow.
A founding member of the Southeastern Lionette Alumni Chapter, Melissa is a former New Orleans “Saintsation.” She later served as Director of the dance team and worked as the Annual Fund Director at Southeastern.
Melissa credits her parents, Jim and the late Linda Tryniecki, for teaching her to “make it happen.” She and her husband, Nic, have three adult children, two sons-in-law, and one granddaughter: Kelsey and Jake Kojeski, James Bryce Bordelon, Karley and Nick Fontenot, and Serena Rose. Melissa loves spending time with her family, enjoying great food and music at home.
Olivia Graziano
Communications Coordinator
Olivia Graziano is the Communications Coordinator for the Tangipahoa Chamber. She uses her communication skills to help local businesses grow and to connect with Chamber members. Olivia is passionate about building relationships and plays a key role in supporting the Chamber’s mission.
Olivia is a proud graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University, where she earned a BA in Marketing and an MBA. Her career includes roles with the Hammond Downtown Development District, Southeastern Alumni Association, and TRIBE 99 Choreography, all of which have shaped her diverse skill set.
Olivia has a deep love for the arts, especially dance. She teaches at Lemoine Academy, advises local dance teams, and works with the Southeastern Louisiana University Lionettes as their recruitment coordinator and acrobatics instructor. Her work in both professional and artistic fields reflects her dedication to her community.
When she’s not working, Olivia enjoys spending time with her husband, Michael, and their daughter, Margot. She also stays active in her community and continues to grow her passion for dance.
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