Melissa Finley

With over 20 years of experience in Commercial Interior Design, Melissa has led projects across a broad range of sectors—including corporate offices, higher education, healthcare, and other commercial environments. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with minors in Mathematics and Architecture, combining creativity with technical precision in every project she takes on.

Melissa is passionate about seeing a design come together seamlessly, and she thrives on solving problems before they ever reach the client. Her strengths in space planning, project organization, and process efficiency make her a reliable and proactive partner from start to finish. Her work has even been published in notable industry case studies, including her contribution to the Saint Louis University project featured by Herman Miller.

Beyond her technical expertise, Melissa is deeply committed to mentorship and knowledge sharing. She enjoys educating others on best practices and lessons learned throughout her extensive career, helping elevate both her team and the client experience.

Outside of work, Melissa is an avid volleyball player, boating enthusiast, and dog lover. A proud St. Louis Blues fan, she enjoys hockey at all levels and brings that same energy and focus to her professional work.

At CI Select, Melissa leads with clear communication, timely deliverables, and a goal to make every meeting productive. Her mission is to create functional, beautiful spaces—and to ensure clients get exactly what they expect, every time.