Former CEO Gets No Jail Time After Stealing $250,000 From Ankeny Chamber of Commerce

Former CEO gets no jail time after stealing $250,000 from Ankeny Chamber of Commerce

By Kelby Wingert Click here for updates on this story     DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) — The former CEO, who admitted to stealing thousands of dollars from the Ankeny Chamber of Commerce, will not see any jail time. Melisa Cox, who pleaded guilty to charges of theft, money laundering and unauthorized use of a credit card,

Former Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce leader avoids prison for theft, money laundering

Melisa Cox could have faced up to 35 years in prison for stealing more than $250,000 from the organization and trying to cover it up.

Former Ankeny Chamber CEO sentenced during emotionally charged hearing

DES MOINES, Iowa – The former CEO of the Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce was sentenced during an emotionally charged hearing Wednesday afternoon. Melisa Ginae Cox, 47, of Johnston, received a consecutive sentence of 35 years in prison, which the judge suspended. “If I could take it back, I would," she told the court through tears. "I am so, so sorry.” Cox was placed on probation for five years and ordered to pay restitution after admitting to s…