Melissa is one of the most driven, responsible, and caring people I know. I had the good fortune of moving in across the street from her twenty years ago, and have been able to get to know her throughout the years. She's the kind of person who, once they put their mind to something, seek out that success and achieve it. I've never known her to back away from a challenge, and with every one of those challenges I've seen her succeed. In her professional life, she's always been a rising star. At every job she has had she has earned promotions and accolades from her employer. Her resume speaks for itself. On a more personal level, Melissa is one of my best friends and our families have grown close over the years. When we were graced with our puppy Malibu, Melissa was the first one to come by to play with her. She would go on walks with us and, as much as it pains me to say, quickly became Malibu's favorite. I have no doubt Melissa would hit it off with any dog she worked with, as well as the dog's family. She's someone you can count on and I wouldn't hesitate to leave man's best friend in her capable hands.