Melissa Gallway is a Florida native, she graduated from Bloomingdale High School and continued her education locally at Saint Petersburg College graduating with a BAS in Information Technology Management. Melissa and her husband Michael share 2 beautiful daughters together. She is the owner of Excellence First Insurance Specialist, a local independent insurance agency located at the Cowork Landing off Oakfield Rd. near Brandon Hospital. Melissa has been an active advocate for the community volunteering countless hours for youth sports programs, Hillsborough County Schools, and other local chambers. She is a current member of the Greater Tampa Realtor Association, Center of Influence for Entrepreneurs, Trusted Choice Insurance Carriers, SIAA, Hispanic Networking Groups and partakes in other local charities.