Melissa Montana is a well-known radio personality, motivational speaker and high-performing businesswoman. She received the 2009 national Rob Gregory Award for outstanding community advocacy. Serving as General Manager of STAR 88.3, she accepted the Gospel Music Association/Christian Music Broadcasters 2009 Station of the Year national award, which was televised worldwide, live on The Dove Awards.
Melissa has been featured in “Today’s Christian Woman” for her adoption story and as founder and host of the annual Adoption Celebration. She is a popular host for functions which have included the annual fundraising dinner for Charis House, Voices of Unity events, the annual Fort Wayne Rescue Mission banquet and Lakewood Park Christian School’s banquet.
Melissa’s greatest joy in life is being a mom to her daughter LaShay, born in Guatemala. Melissa is also on the Board for Lakewood Park Christian School.
In 2009, as CEO/President, and General Manager, Melissa headed up the formation of STAR Educational Media Network, Inc., and in an alliance with Huntington University, led to the purchase of STAR 88.3.