NAPA names new vice-president of finance and operations

LANHAM, MARYLAND — Melanie S. Richardson is the new vice-president of finance and operations for the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA).

In her new position, Richardson will oversee the financial management and the day-to-day operational activities of NAPA, a trade association serving the asphalt pavement mixture production industry, and its affiliated arm, the NAPA Research and Education Foundation. She will also help set and oversee the strategic direction of the association, indicates a release issued by NAPA.

Richardson brings more than 26 years of experience with non-profit membership associations in executive roles ranging from finance and accounting to operations.

Prior to joining NAPA, Richardson served as chief program and strategy officer with the National Human Service Assembly where she was responsible for a wide range of functions, including membership, programming, finance, human resources, and information technology, adds the release. Previously, she led membership and operations at US SIF: the Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment and served as COO for Women Thrive Worldwide and as CFO for the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board.

Richardson holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Colgate University and a certificate in nonprofit management from Georgetown University.

“I am excited to join NAPA and look forward to helping its members advance their interests,” said Richardson, in a statement. “Already, I am gaining a new understanding and appreciation for how asphalt pavements benefit our lives every day.”