Melissa has over 24 years of experience in the water industry. Melissa embarked on her career journey in 1999 at Arizona Western College, where she attended David H. Paul trade classes and earned certifications in advanced water treatment 1 and 2. Throughout her career, Melissa has accumulated a wealth of knowledge and expertise, which she is eager to share with rural systems across Arizona. The Circuit Rider program, spearheaded by Melissa, is dedicated to assisting systems with populations of 10,000 or less, with a special emphasis on small systems facing resource limitations. Melissa's primary objective is to provide onsite technical assistance covering operations and maintenance, water treatment, regulatory compliance, security, emergency disaster assistance, and loan applications.