Melody Douglas is truly a school business official that deserves to be honored.

I came into school business from an investing background and had a lot to learn to get up to speed. Melody received me warmly and always took my phone calls. She spent a significant amount of time passing along industry advice and technical support. I know from speaking with many of my counterparts in the state that she was doing the same for many others as well.

She also served as an iconic leader in the Alaska Association of School Business Officials(ALASBO) helping to develop it into the recognized and well respected organization that is has become in the state of Alaska.

She managed to do all of this while shouldering all of the demands that go along with serving as the financial guide for one of the largest school districts in the state.

Melody's energy, wisdom, and passion make her the ideal candidtate to be recognized with an award such as this.