Melissa Nuss Eshpeter
About Melissa Nuss Eshpeter
Melissa Nuss Eshpeter serves as the Vice President of Lease Management & Administrative Services at Inspire Brands, where she has worked since 2018. She has extensive experience in lease management, having held senior roles at Arby's Restaurant Group and Wendy's/Arby's Group.
Current Role at Inspire Brands
Melissa Nuss Eshpeter serves as the Vice President of Lease Management & Administrative Services at Inspire Brands. She has held this position since 2018, based in Sandy Springs, GA. In her role, she provides leadership for the Administration Services Team, which is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of Inspire Brands Support Centers located in Atlanta and Minneapolis. This encompasses oversight of approximately 370,000 square feet of facilities.
Previous Experience at Arby's Restaurant Group
Prior to her current role, Melissa Nuss Eshpeter worked at Arby's Restaurant Group in various capacities. She served as Vice President of Lease, Risk & Administrative Services from 2014 to 2018. Before that, she held the position of Sr. Director of Risk & Lease Management from 2011 to 2014 and Sr. Director of Lease Management from 2005 to 2008. Her tenure at Arby's totaled over eight years, during which she contributed significantly to lease management operations.
Experience at Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc.
Melissa Nuss Eshpeter also worked at Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. as the Sr. Director of Lease Management from 2008 to 2011. This role was part of her extensive career in lease management, where she focused on optimizing lease agreements and managing property portfolios.
Educational Background in Business Management
Melissa Nuss Eshpeter studied at Jacksonville State University, where she earned a degree in Business Management. Her studies spanned from 1985 to 1990, providing her with foundational knowledge and skills that have supported her career in lease management and administrative services.
Project Management and Relocation Initiatives
At Inspire Brands, Melissa Nuss Eshpeter managed the relocation of the Inspire Brands Support Center to Three Glenlake Parkway. This project, which took place from 2017 to 2020, involved site selection, construction, move management, and the decommissioning of the former support center. She played a key role in selecting the brokerage, designer, general contractor, and project management teams for this significant initiative.