Melchers is Young Professional for 2018

In this provided photo, Andrew Melchers has been named the 2018 Young Professional of the Year by the Brockville and District Chamber of Commerce. Melchers will be presented with the award next month. (Brockville and District Chamber of Commerce via Newswatch Group)

BROCKVILLE – Andrew Melchers has been named the Young Professional of the Year by the Brockville and District Chamber of Commerce.

Melchers is described as a devoted husband, father of two and a true leader in the Brockville area and his home community of Lyn.

The professional engineer is also an officer with The Brockville Rifles army regiment and a community volunteer.

One of his nominators said “he leads by example and is truly respected by his subordinates, peers, and superiors alike.”

Melchers will be presented with the award during the 2018 Awards of Excellence Gala on Nov. 8 at the Brockville Memorial Center.