Jill Melanson has joined Hammond Residential’s Wellesley office as an agent.

In her new position, Melanson will be representing buyers and sellers from Hammond’s office at 40 Grove St. in Wellesley.

"Jill’s involvement in community activities in Metrowest as well as her experience as a commercial real estate broker involved in assessing her clients’ needs and developing financial and negotiating strategies have already proven to be invaluable to the buyers and sellers with whom she’s working," said Gail Bogle, senior vice president of Hammond Residential.

Melanson began her career in Chicago working with the founders of Equity Office Residential and then worked as a commercial broker for a regional firm where she specialized in tenant representation.