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Chief Administrative Officer
- Phone:
- 208.388.4869
- Fax:
- 208.954.5283
- Email:
- mfrey@hawleytroxell.com
Biography
Melissa Frey joined Hawley Troxell in 2002 and during her tenure, has contributed her talents to the firm in several roles and departments. Her breadth of contribution has enabled her to convert her education and her strong skill set into a career in legal management. Currently as Chief Administrative Officer, Melissa provides leadership to the firm while leveraging her skills and firm knowledge to enhance her contribution to the management team.
professional/community associations
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Member, since 2019
Human Resources of Treasure Valley (HRATV), Member, since 2019
Western Pensions & Benefits Council, Member, since 2019
Association of Legal Administrators
– Member, since 2015
– Secretary, 2017–2020
– President Elect, 2020–2022
– President 2022-2023
– Past President, 2023-2024
Association of Records Managers and Administrators
(ARMA National)
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Idaho Business Review’s Accomplished Under 40, 2021
EDUCATION
Graduate:
Boise State University, M.B.A., 2018
Undergraduate:
George Fox University, B.A. Management & Organizational Leadership, 2007
Boise State University, Larry Selland College of Applied Technology, A.A.S. Legal Terminology & Business Technology, 2002
Certifications:
National Council for Mental Wellbeing, Mental Health First Aid Certification (MHFA), 2022
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