Staff
Melissa Bordelon
President & CEO
Melissa Tryniecki Bordelon has been the President and CEO of the Tangipahoa Chamber since 2015. She is a creative thinker, a strategic connector, and a problem solver. As a “people-first” leader, Melissa focuses on helping others and supporting the long-term success of her community.
Melissa has lived in Hammond her entire life. She attended Holy Ghost Catholic School and graduated from Hammond High in 1986. She earned her BA in Communications from Southeastern Louisiana University in 1989 and her MBA from Mississippi State University in 1993.
As a dedicated Chamber professional, Melissa holds an Institute for Organizational Management (IOM) certification. She is also a Business Leads Fellow with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. In 2023, she served as Chairman of the Board for the Louisiana Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (LACCE). She also completed a one-year term with the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI). Earlier in her career, she worked as Director of Programs and Events for the St. Tammany Chamber.
Melissa is a graduate of Leadership Tangipahoa, Leadership St. Tammany, and the New Orleans Regional Leadership Institute (NORLI). She serves on the Board of Trustees for Leadership Tangipahoa and is a past Board Member for NORLI and Leadership St. Tammany. She is also part of the Steering Committee for the Hammond Northshore Regional Airshow.
A founding member of the Southeastern Lionette Alumni Chapter, Melissa is a former New Orleans “Saintsation.” She later served as Director of the dance team and worked as the Annual Fund Director at Southeastern.
Melissa credits her parents, the late Jim and Linda Tryniecki, for teaching her to “make it happen.” She and her husband, Nic, have three adult children, two sons-in-law, and two grandchildren: Kelsey and Jake Kojeski, James Bryce Bordelon, Karley and Nick Fontenot, Serena Rose, and Nathan James. Melissa loves spending time with her family, enjoying great food and music at home.
Olivia Graziano
Communications Coordinator
Olivia Graziano is the Communications Coordinator for the Tangipahoa Chamber, where she combines creativity, strategy, and a passion for people to help local businesses thrive. Raised in Chalmette, Louisiana, Olivia relocated to the Northshore following Hurricane Katrina and now proudly calls Hammond home. In her role at the Chamber, she leads communications efforts that strengthen member engagement, increase visibility for local enterprises, and support the organization’s mission of driving regional economic growth.
Olivia is recognized for her dedication, relationship-building skills, and innovative approach to problem-solving. She was selected for the 2025–26 Leadership Tangipahoa Class and is a 2025 Northshore Media Group Forty Under 40 honoree. She has also participated in the Southeastern College of Business' Emerging Leaders 2025 cohort. Whether she’s crafting content, coordinating campaigns, or assisting with events, she plays a key role in advancing the Chamber’s impact across Tangipahoa Parish.
Outside of work, Olivia is a proud wife to Michael and mother to their bright and fiery daughter, Margot. The family looks forward to welcoming a baby boy in spring 2026. Olivia also stays actively engaged in her community through her lifelong love of dance. She teaches at Lemoine Academy of Dance and assists with the Southeastern Lionette Dance Team, finding joy in mentorship and creative expression.
With a heart for service and a talent for connection, Olivia continues to uplift her community both professionally and personally.
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