Melissa joined New Heritage Capital in 2006, and has been investing private equity in founder-owned, lower middle market businesses for 15 years. Melissa began her career in healthcare investment banking, and today leads the firm’s investments in FMS Solutions, Revela Foods, Rhythmlink, Continental Services and Covalent Health.
Experience | Heritage Partners, Banc of America Securities |
Education | University of Virginia – BA |
Boards – Current | FMS Solutions, Revela Foods, Rhythmlink, Continental, Covalent Health (formerly ProTransport-1) |
Boards – Former | REACH Air Medical, OneSource Distributors |
Passions | My two wonderful kids, my great husband, my dog and cat. New Mexico sunsets. The annual search for the “best meal.” Hiking, cooking, beekeeping and gardening. All made better with a good glass of wine. |

“Partnering with founder-owners has taught me many things about business that can’t be learned from a textbook. Our partnership model is built on a cornerstone of mutual respect.”