Melissa Pepper tapped as new VP of Membership

The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber announced today that Melissa Pepper has been named vice president of membership for the organization.  

"Melissa is an experienced nonprofit leader with a strong background in development and engagement," said Chamber President and CEO Roy Williams. "Her experience in Oklahoma City with Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma, Myriad Botanical Gardens and the OETA Foundation exemplifies her ability to engage volunteers and develop revenue to support the strategic mission of these organizations." 

 

“Since moving to Oklahoma City a decade ago, I’ve been continually in awe of the growth throughout our great city. This growth is evidence that we value investing in our city, our people and our businesses,” said Pepper. “It is because of this that I feel so privileged to join the visionary team of the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber. I look forward to serving and working alongside those who have invested in our state’s largest coalition of businesses.” 

Pepper holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Kansas. Before moving to Oklahoma City in 2012, she worked with the Kansas City Zoo and enjoyed a career in investment real estate and concert promotions with House of Blues. 

She has been a longtime community volunteer in Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma for organizations such as Head Start, Children’s Mercy Hospital, Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault, Ronald McDonald House, Arts Council and Scissortail Park. Pepper was a member of Leadership OKC Class 37.