91 Millennium - Twenty-second Edition BUSINESS, FINANCE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP SMALL BUSINESS SPECIALIST, U.S. BANK OWNER, RADIANCE AROMATHERAPY LLC Pella, IA SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER Imperial Signs Phoenix, AZ MELISSA ANN GARZA “AASTHA” With a 25-year career in the sign industry, Toni M. Gomez has built her success and stellar reputation on her eagerness to learn something new every day. Her uncanny ability to remember everything she has learned throughout her profession has made her a sought-after expert in her field. Ms. Gomez has been the senior project manager at Imperial Signs since 2023, a role in which she capably troubleshoots and resolves issues, estimates quotes, and handles scheduling and billing. Her leadership and technical insight are the crucial factors behind efficient operations and satisfied clients. These skills have been honed through numerous senior project management and project management roles with signage companies over the years. Throughout her career, Ms. Gomez has managed large-scale sign conversions and installations for leading retail brands. Her most significant professional milestone was leading a $10 million sign conversion project for Rite Aid, which she successfully completed in just eight months. Ms. Gomez was named Project Manager of the Year by Atlas Signs in 2021. She is a member of the International Sign Association, the Texas Sign Association and the Arizona Sign Association. TONI M. GOMEZ After nearly a decade of building her career at Bank of America, Melissa Ann Garza “Aastha” stepped into the role of small business specialist at U.S. Bank in 2023. Ms. Garza has approached her career with a commitment to helping others succeed, emphasizing meaningful impact, relationships and client growth. Known for her reliability, integrity and personable approach, she has built a reputation founded on trust. In addition, Ms. Garza is the founder of Radiance Aromatherapy LLC, a company dedicated to crafting aromatherapy products. She is pursuing a path as a holistic professional, with plans to offer Maharishi Aromatherapy, Ayurveda, astrology and other natural healing modalities as part of an integrative practice. Her work reflects a belief in wholeperson wellness, supporting financial success, emotional balance and spiritual well-being. Please visit https://radiancearomatherapy.com. Ms. Garza has embraced her nickname, Aastha, a Sanskrit word meaning “trust” or “faith.” She views these principles as foundational to her personal and professional life. In the same spirit of service, she is in the planning stages of launching a global nonprofit organization focused on inner-child healing, empowerment and emotional restoration. She remains devoted to lifelong learning and spiritual growth.
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