Maureen joined Monterey in 2022 as Acquisition Support Specialist following over ten years of service as a Purchasing Agent for Niagara County, NY where she was responsible for procurement activity for all County departments from the planning stage through final payment. She is part of the team that supports acquisition functions for the State of North Carolina, Department of Health and Human Services. Maureen graduated from Niagara University in 1995 with a bachelor’s degree in Travel and Tourism Management. In addition to caring for her family of eight and two Golden Retrievers, Maureen is an avid gardener who focuses on building the native plant population in the area.