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Melissa Frey

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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