Melissa L. Speer has been with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), for over 32 years. She began her career as a Compliance Officer in Little Rock, Arkansas where she spent ten years before being promoted to the Dallas, Texas. She has worked throughout the SWARM Region as a Liaison Officer, District Director in Dallas, Director of Regional Operations, Deputy Regional Director and Regional Director. As the Regional Director, she provides leadership for more than 50 employees spanning 11 states and five offices. She has been the Acting Deputy Director in 2019 and recently completed a stint as the Acting Regional Director for the Southeast Region. Ms. Speer received a Bachelor’s of Science in Accounting from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 1988 and Masters of Business Administration from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 1991. Melissa is a dedicated civil servant and is committed to fairness in the workplace.