Melinda Sonju
Co-Founder & Owner
As Co-Founder and Owner of Falkor, Melinda oversees a lot of product development, design, and play's a key role in overseeing the quality systems. She also contributes to marketing and sales.
Born in Sumter, South Carolina, Melinda grew up an "Airforce Brat," traveling extensively with her family when her father served in the Airforce. Melinda has an extensive background in Design earning her degree in Seattle. As a Co-Founder in Falkor, Melinda oversees product development for Falkor's Bolt Action lines and Bolt Action platforms. She also contributes to marketing and sales.
On the aerospace side of the business, Melinda is involved in the day-to-operations that includes financing and overseeing the quality control systems (AS9100). She is also involved in Business Development.
When she is not at work, she enjoys the outdoors particularly hunting as she pursues her quest of the North American Super Slam (29 Big Game). She currently has 21 of the 29. Melinda's passion for hunting and being in the outdoors is a testament of an owner who has been influenced by her personal experiences that directly reflects in Falkor's designs and products.
Melinda is also a passionate "gardener" where she enjoys growing fruits and vegetables. She also enjoys "canning" foods, especially jams, veggies, sauces, and just about anything else you can think of. Melinda along with her husband Jason, they have two boys, Nathan and Noah.