Melinda, founder and president of Benham Advertising, has been an advertising professional for over 40 years. She is known throughout the Inland Empire and desert communities for building Benham Advertising into a recognized leader and creative force, working with clients on marketing strategies, creative ideas, and writing and implementing Integrated Marketing Communications Plans.

Under her leadership, she has guided Benham Advertising to become a recognized leader in advertising in Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County and the Inland Empire. The result is a client list that includes the City of Chino, Citrus Valley Health Partners, St. Mary Medical Center, Chino Valley Medical Center, Riverside Community Hospital, Kawell USA, UC Riverside Bourns College of Engineering, Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center, Syntech, Desert Regional Medical Center, Redlands Community Hospital, RedOx+, The Gardens Senior Living – and other reputable clients.

Under Melinda's stewardship, Benham Advertising has been the recipient of numerous awards for its efforts in print advertising, outdoor, collateral materials, and direct mail. The agency has been a multiple winner at the Annual Healthcare Advertising Awards and has also received accolades from the Inland Empire Ad Club.

Melinda received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications and an MBA from Azusa Pacific University with an emphasis in Marketing. She is an Adjunct Professor for several universities in Southern California.