Melinda Marshall recently completed her eighth year as Colorguard Advisor with The University of Akron Marching Band. A native of Wintersville, Ohio, Melinda marched for two years with the Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps of Canton, Ohio. She also is one of the original instructors with the Perception Winterguard of Akron, Ohio. Melinda currently resides in Atwater with her husband Allen.