Kosciusko Chamber LaunchPad Project Manager

February 26, 2024 at 5:35 p.m.
Melissa Rees
Melissa Rees


The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Melissa Rees to their staff as the new LaunchPad project manager.
In her role, Rees will oversee all aspects of new initiatives made possible by recent funds awarded to LaunchPad by the Lilly Endowment Inc., according to a news release from Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce.
Rees has over 30 years of educational experience and a record of leadership, problem-solving and collaboration, the release states. She most recently served as the principal of Claypool Elementary for the last 13 years, retiring from that position in 2023.
LaunchPad Director Sherry Searles said, “We are very excited to have Missy join our team. Her background and her heart for enhancing early education in the community make her a very valuable addition to our staff.”
Rees is looking forward to helping LaunchPad start an early educator training center and a play café for working parents who work remotely.


The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Melissa Rees to their staff as the new LaunchPad project manager.
In her role, Rees will oversee all aspects of new initiatives made possible by recent funds awarded to LaunchPad by the Lilly Endowment Inc., according to a news release from Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce.
Rees has over 30 years of educational experience and a record of leadership, problem-solving and collaboration, the release states. She most recently served as the principal of Claypool Elementary for the last 13 years, retiring from that position in 2023.
LaunchPad Director Sherry Searles said, “We are very excited to have Missy join our team. Her background and her heart for enhancing early education in the community make her a very valuable addition to our staff.”
Rees is looking forward to helping LaunchPad start an early educator training center and a play café for working parents who work remotely.


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