Melissa Potterbaum serves as Director of Marketing and Communications at the Center for Pursuit, a position she’s held since 2022. With over 15 years of experience, she specializes in marketing, communications, brand management, and creative direction. Her career includes senior marketing roles at the World Petroleum Congress and Standard Furniture Manufacturing, as well as serving as brand manager and lead designer for events and publishing at the American Quilter’s Society.

Melissa holds a Bachelor of Arts from Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, with a focus on Graphic Design and Photography. She is a member of both the American Marketing Association and AIGA: the professional association for design.