Melissa Ash
About Melissa Ash
Melissa Ash is a Senior Product Manager at Kansas City Southern, specializing in IT Crew Transportation Products. With over a decade of experience in product management across various companies, she has developed expertise in modernization, solution design, and strategic product development.
Work at Kansas City Southern
Melissa Ash has been employed at Kansas City Southern since 2015, serving as a Senior Product Manager for IT Crew Transportation Products. In this role, she is responsible for delivering strategic transportation crew management solutions across the United States and Mexico. Her work focuses on enhancing operational efficiency and improving service delivery within the transportation sector.
Previous Experience at H&R Block
Melissa Ash worked at H&R Block from 2004 to 2009, holding various positions. She began as a Tax Research Associate in stored value card product management, then transitioned to Project Analyst in procurement and distribution for 11 months. Later, she served as a Product Communications and Training Specialist for three years, where she focused on product training and communication strategies.
Experience in Product Management
Prior to her current role, Melissa Ash held several product management positions. She worked at Heartland Payment Systems as a Senior Product Manager for IT Mobile App Products for one year. Additionally, she was a Senior Product Manager at Balance Innovations, overseeing IT Retail Cash Management and Payment Solutions for three years. She also served as a Product Manager at TouchNet Information Systems, focusing on IT Marketplace Products.
Education and Expertise
Melissa Ash studied at William Jewell College, where she achieved a degree in Communications and Spanish. She possesses expertise in modernization, solution design, analytics, and strategic new product development. Her background includes experience in mobility, international business, and team leadership, particularly within the transportation industry.