Meet Our Founder

Melissa Marquais doesn’t do average, and she doesn’t know the words “can’t do.” With over 25 years as a top sales performer and a proven track record of dominating in SaaS, she built her career by thinking differently, examining situations in their entirety, and uncovering the critical details most people miss. Today, she’s the Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Xentex Solutions, a technology company built around one non-negotiable principle: integrity. At Xentex, Melissa leads the company’s sales and marketing strategy, helping clients scale smarter, move faster, and stay secure, without the corporate fluff. She’s known for cutting through the noise, leading with integrity, and delivering real results, not just metrics that look good on paper. Her journey wasn’t conventional, and that’s her edge. Melissa has worn many hats, including professional singer, but one of her most defining roles was as a self-taught legal powerhouse. When major music publishers exploited her late grandfather’s music catalog, she stepped into the legal arena with no law degree, no backing, just unshakable principle. Representing herself, she won over 320 copyright infringement and fraud cases, taking on industry giants and walking away with justice. That same fearless, relentless energy powers her work in tech. Melissa helped build Xentex to be the antidote to an industry full of shortcuts, a company that leads with ethics, accountability, and performance. Whether it’s infrastructure, cybersecurity, or complex integrations, she ensures Xentex doesn’t just deliver, but delivers right. She’s also the Founder of The Kindness Objective, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit on a mission to combat hate and cruelty by equipping people with both heart and backbone through community events that foster compassion and kindness. The organization provides free boxing and mixed martial arts training to bullied and at-risk youth, giving them confidence, discipline, and the ability to defend themselves in every sense of the word. It also offers support and mentorship to women navigating domestic violence, and regularly hosts events for veterans, ensuring they feel seen, valued, and appreciated. At its core, The Kindness Objective treats every person, and every animal in need as an opportunity to step up. No excuses, no hesitation. If someone needs help, that’s the moment to act. Originally from New York, Melissa currently lives in Clarksville, Tennessee, with her 11-year-old son Caleb and their two dogs. Outside of building companies and uplifting others, she’s all about traveling, fishing, kayaking, cheering on the Nashville Predators, and above all else, spending time with her son. She’s a single mother, a principled fighter, and a builder of things that last, from companies to communities. If there’s a challenge in front of her, she’ll find a way. Because “can’t” just isn’t in her vocabulary.