Mellen to head Dr. P. Phillips Foundation
The Dr. P. Phillips Foundation named Rob Mellen as its president, following J.A. "Jim" Hinson’s retirement from the position.
Hinson has been with the Dr. Phillips Charities, which are made up of the Dr. Phillips Inc.and the Dr. P. Phillips Foundation, since 1957. He started as a bookkeeper and has been president of the organization for the past 23 years.
Mellen has been serving as president of Dr. Phillips Inc. since November.
Hinson will continue to serve as chairman of the board and act as a consultant to the organization pay day loans.
Hinson has served on a number of other boards including: the Committee of One Hundred of Orange County, Metropolitan YMCA, Ivanhoe Foundation, the Dr. Phillips YMCA, the Orange County Citizens’ Commission for Children, Junior Achievement and United Arts.