Melinda HudsonMELINDA HUDSON has been a health care professional for over 30 years. She was one of six nurse consultants hired in the United States to begin the Home Care Division of Hill-Rom and market durable medical equipment, DME. From the time Melinda startedworking with Hill-Rom, she excelled in her role as a consultant and became the national sales trainer in her first year with Hill-Rom. She spent eight successful years with Hill-Rom before joining Roche Pharmaceutical to launch several outstanding products. While working with Roche, she promoted many great products like Rocephin, EC Naprosyn, Tamiflu, and Cipro. Melinda will not hesitate to stand up for what she believes is best for patients and has worked diligently with senators and governors in North Carolina to see changes in Medicare regulations, as well as Medicaid reimbursement for DME. Melinda has a passion for helping others, and it is evident in the work she does. Melinda graduated with her Master's degree in nursing education from the University of Phoenix. She worked as a nursing instructor part-time for five years. Melinda stated her greatest desire as an educator was to connect with the students and inspire them to believe in themselves and follow their dreams. Melinda is the daughter of Peggy and Stanley Peaden. She is married to Sam who served in the air force for eight years and has been a commercial pilot for twenty-five years. She said she has always been jealous of his "office space." Melinda is the mother of Brooke Hudson Taunton and Blake Hudson, and the stepmother to Sammy and Corey Pierson, who joined the family over twelve years ago. Melinda is called Nina by her precious grandson Camden. When they are together, they sing, read, write, and make all kinds of things out of Playdough. Melinda has two fur babies, Prince, and Roxie who are always by her side. Melinda enjoys traveling, reading, speaking, and spending time with her family. Read More Read Less