Melinda Kale named incoming CEO of Work Leads to Independence

Workers off for the day hang out at wli.

(Submitted by Work Leads to Independence)

The Board of Directors of Work Leads to Independence (wli), are pleased to announce the appointment of Melinda Kale as the incoming Chief Executive Officer. She will begin her new duties on the first day of January 2019.

Melinda has been with Work Leads to Independence since May of 2010, serving in several roles; first with Laser Cartridge Express (Sales Rep. & then LCE Supervisor) and then as a Director and most recently as an Executive Director for wli.

She is a Board Member/Officer of Northwest Water & Sewer and the Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce. She has also served on the Governor’s Council on Disabilities, BG Zonta and the Cocoon Shelter

Melinda and her husband, Doug, have four daughters and one granddaughter and live on a family-owned Century old farm in Rudolph.

To this new role, Melinda brings a demonstrated commitment to wli and their mission and values, along with a strong team approach in all of her work. It is with great excitement that we welcome Melinda as CEO and look forward to her leadership in the years ahead.