Melaina was raised in the Aledo area developing a passion for showing performance American Quarter Horses. She has a degree in Business Administration conferred by Tarleton State University.  In 2007 newlyweds, Melaina and husband Bert Middleton, purchased property in Decatur to pursue the abundant opportunities Wise County has to offer.

Melaina brings several years work experience from the Cutting Horse industry, and working with Non-Profit Organizations, and Account Manager for several Global Corporations.