Annie Award HONOREE

Melissa Tryniecki Bordelon, President and CEO of the Tangipahoa Chamber of Commerce since 2015, was surprised with an Annie Award at the Annie Luncheon in June. She is a creative thinker, strategic connector, and collaborative problem solver. A “people-first” person, she embraces her life and leadership role with the best interests of others and long-term growth and success in mind.

Growing up in Hammond, “Missy” attended Holy Ghost Catholic School and graduated from Hammond High. She earned a BA in Communications from Southeastern Louisiana University and an MBA from Mississippi State University.

As a Chamber professional, she holds Institute for Organizational Management (IOM) certification and is a Business Leads Fellow with the US Chamber of Commerce. Melissa served as the 2023 Chairman of the Board for the Louisiana Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (LACCE), and through that role, served on the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry Board (LABI). She also served as Director of Programs and Events with the St. Tammany Chamber.

Melissa is a graduate of the New Orleans Regional Leadership Institute (NORLI), Leadership Tangipahoa, and Leadership St. Tammany. She currently serves on the Boards of both Leadership Tangipahoa and NORLI. Melissa enjoys her involvement with the Hammond Northshore Regional Airshow, serving as a Committee Chair since the Airshow’s return.

Melissa is an “Original” New Orleans Saintsation. Her involvement with Southeastern includes past roles as Annual Fund Director, Alumni Board Member, Lionette Alumni Chapter President, and Lionette Dance Team Director.

Melissa credits her parents, Jim and the late Linda Tryniecki, for instilling a strong work ethic and “make it happen” spirit. She and her husband, Nic, have three adult children and two sons-in-law: Kelsey and Jake Kojeski, James Bryce Bordelon, Karley and Nick Fontenot, and granddaughter Serena Rose Fontenot. She cherishes time spent at home with her family, enjoying good food and great music.