Abby Mellott, Market President and Publisher of the Austin Business Journal, has been with American City Business Journals for 20 years, holding various roles in cities throughout the country. Mellott leads ABJ’s team to support local executives and entrepreneurs, managing editorial, advertising, events, administration, and audience development functions of the business. Her role involves strategic communication, brand management, budgeting, editorial oversight, talent development, revenue generation, and community engagement. She serves on several boards including the Better Business Bureau, Habitat for Humanity, and United Way for Greater Austin. Mellott, an Ohio Wesleyan University graduate, lives in Dripping Springs with her family.