Melodie Simmons, Program Manager and Executive Assistant, IL MBDA Business Center

Melodie Simmons

Melodie is an entrepreneur, mom of two teenagers, and business professional.

Melodie spent over 15 years in customer service in the utility and insurance industry. She currently serves as the Office Manager and Salesforce Data Analyst of the IL MBDA Business Center where she keeps our back office running seamlessly and keeps our team on top of our numbers. She brings her passion for serving others into her role as well as her customer service experience.

The Strategics Exceptions Team

Regina Smith

Regina serves as the Executive Director of Programs at the IL MBDA Business Center. She is a visionary leader with a relentless drive for program…

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Melodie Simmons, Program Manager and Executive Assistant, IL MBDA Business Center

Melodie Simmons

Melodie is an entrepreneur, mom of two teenagers, and business professional. Melodie spent over 15 years in customer service in the utility and insurance industry.…

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Pat Hanes

Pat has worked in corporate, and government and, non-profit organizations. She brings over 30 years of minority business development and supplier diversity experience to the…

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Terrie Simmons, CEO, Strategic Exceptions Inc.

Terrie Simmons

Terrie is a strategic innovator, national award-winning empowerment speaker, serial entrepreneur, author, civic leader, and connector who helps underserved persons build wealth and chart successful…

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