Employee Spotlight: Melinda Hatfield

Employee Spotlight is a blog series meant to offer an inside look at our company culture and, most importantly, highlight the talented individuals who help make our company special. From accountants and software implementation specialists to operations, marketing, and HR professionals, get to know the people behind Chazin.  

Today, we are getting to know Melinda, one of our dedicated Onboarding Managers. Melinda is based out of Tennessee, has over 25 years of finance and accounting experience, and has been with Chazin since 2025.

1. What’s the most rewarding part of your job?

In Onboarding, we step in during times of need to help clients clean up accounts and address reporting and audit issues, easing stress so teams can focus on their mission. Seeing a client’s relief once everything is up to date is priceless. 

2. What do you enjoy doing in your free time?

I enjoy being with my familyAfter moving back to my hometown last summer, following 30 years away, we love hosting family gatherings, traveling, spending time with our girls, and relaxing by the pool.  

3. What’s your favorite volunteer activity?

I enjoy volunteering at my church with community meals, the food pantry, and mission projects. 

4. Any exciting news or a fun fact about yourself?

My husband and I met in college when I was 18, we were both on athletic scholarshipsAfter five years of dating, he proposed in Paris near the Eiffel Tower while I was playing professional basketball overseas

We have been married for 34 years and are the proud parents of two grown daughters, Emily and Elizabethboth getting married in 2027HELP!! 

Thank you, Melinda

Would you like to be part of the Chazin team? Check out our careers page for current opportunities and don’t forget to check back next month for a new Employee Spotlight. 

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