Melissa grew up in the town of Iona in Idaho where, along with her 4 brothers, she excelled in sports and academics, forging her discipline and resilience that has served her well in her career endeavors. Melissa transplanted to California and successfully raised 3 children. While in California, Melissa pursued a career in Automotive Finance and Insurance, serving 18 of her nearly 20 year automotive career in that role. Melissa was extremely successful and thorough, ensuring her clients received the best level of service to match their needs.

In 2020, Melissa then ventured into insurance, with her focus being on Life Insurance and retirement options. For 6 years, Melissa has been an award winning insurance agent, having not only served thousands of clients in that short time, but also successfully cultivating a team of leaders to continue to serve the communities they're embedded in.