Chief of Staff
Melissa Bauerle
Chief of Staff
Gallup’s Clifton StrengthsFinder® Top 5 Strengths – Relator, Individualization, Empathy, Maximizer, Arranger
Hometown – Denver, Colorado
- Jump or Fly?
Fly! I love to travel and explore new places, learning about different cultures and tasting amazing food along the way. Every time I board a plane and settle into my seat, I have a surreal moment and think, “Wow, we’re in a vessel flying through the middle of the air—how weird and cool is that!”
- Where would you love to travel to right now if money was no issue?
If money were no issue, I’d buy a Round-the-World plane ticket! I’d explore the pyramids in Egypt, go on safari in Africa, relax in the Maldives, and dive into the cuisine and culture across Europe and East Asia.
- Do you have a unique or special story regarding flying or aviation that you’d like to share?
While vacationing in Italy, a Lufthansa pilot strike left me with an unexpected bonus day abroad (not the worst problem to have!). When I finally checked in for my flight, I was surprised with a business-class upgrade. It turned into one of the best travel days ever!