Melissa Crowe
About Melissa Crowe
Melissa Crowe serves as the Assistant Vice President at Desert Financial Credit Union, overseeing Corporate Security and Property Management. She has a background in leadership and management, with extensive experience in facilities management and business continuity.
Work at Desert Financial Credit Union
Melissa Crowe currently serves as the Assistant Vice President at Desert Financial Credit Union, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she oversees multiple critical areas, including Corporate Security and Property Management. Prior to her current position, she worked as the Senior Director in Building Operations and Quality since 2016. She also held the role of Business Continuity Manager from 2008 to 2012, where she developed strategies to ensure operational resilience. Her extensive experience at Desert Financial spans over a decade, contributing to various aspects of the organization.
Education and Expertise
Melissa Crowe holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Management and Leadership from Webster University, which she completed in 2014. She also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Healthcare Management from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, in 1997. Her educational background supports her expertise in Facilities and Construction management, which plays a significant role in the infrastructure development at Desert Financial Credit Union.
Background
Melissa Crowe has a diverse professional background, including military service and roles in public health. She served in the United States Air Force from 1994 to 1998 and later in the US Air Force Reserve as NCOIC of Medical Readiness from 1998 to 2006. Additionally, she worked as a State Exercise Coordinator for the Arizona Department of Health Services in the Office of Bioterrorism from 2007 to 2008. This varied experience has contributed to her leadership capabilities and operational expertise.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Melissa Crowe has held several key positions that highlight her leadership and management skills. She has been instrumental in overseeing critical areas at Desert Financial Credit Union, particularly in Business Continuity, which ensures the organization’s operational resilience. Her roles have included Director and Business Continuity Manager, where she developed and implemented strategies for effective management of resources and infrastructure.