Melisa Nelson
About Melisa Nelson
Melisa Nelson is a Senior Account Manager specializing in Management Liability at Woodruff Sawyer, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in Public Administration and Human Resources, she has extensive experience in Directors & Officers Liability and related coverages, having previously held positions at Venbrook Companies, Willis Towers Watson, and Alliant Insurance Services.
Current Position at Woodruff Sawyer
Melisa Nelson serves as a Senior Account Manager specializing in Management Liability at Woodruff Sawyer. She has held this position since 2021, focusing on developing and managing Directors & Officers Liability programs. Her role involves working with companies that are preparing for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) or Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) transactions. Nelson aims to create effective D&O programs that help attract qualified Board of Directors talent.
Previous Experience at Venbrook Companies
Prior to her current role, Melisa Nelson worked as an Account Executive at Venbrook Companies from 2017 to 2021. During her four years there, she operated in the Orange County, California area. In this position, she gained valuable experience in managing accounts and providing tailored solutions in the management liability sector.
Background at Willis Towers Watson
Melisa Nelson was employed at Willis Towers Watson as an Associate Broker in the FINEX Management Liability division from 2012 to 2016. During her four years in this role, she worked in both Irvine and Los Angeles, California. Her responsibilities included managing various aspects of management liability and developing strategies to meet client needs.
Education and Expertise
Melisa Nelson earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Public Administration and Human Resources from the University of La Verne, where she studied from 2006 to 2009. She possesses expertise in several areas of management liability, including Employment Practices Liability, Fiduciary Liability, and Crime coverage. Her educational background supports her professional focus on risk management and liability solutions.
Experience at Alliant Insurance Services
Before joining Venbrook Companies, Melisa Nelson worked as an Account Manager for Real Estate Errors & Omissions (E&O) and Property at Alliant Insurance Services. She held this position for ten months in Newport Beach, California, from 2016 to 2017. This role contributed to her comprehensive understanding of various insurance products and client management.