Michelle Hamilton
Director of Purchasing
Mesa Public Schools

Working in school district purchasing since 2001, Michelle Hamilton is knowledgeable in Arizona procurement practices. She is also involved in the Arizona Association of School Business Officials by attending, volunteering, and presenting at meetings and conferences.

Hamilton is currently employed at Mesa Public Schools as the Director of Purchasing where she approves and processes purchase orders for the operations department, is responsible for the solicitation process, and enforces procurement rules and regulations and the USFR as related to district volume purchases. Her previous procurement experience includes the position of procurement specialist at Queen Creek Unified School District (2003-2007) and purchasing supervisor for Apache Junction Unified School District (2001-2003).

To her peers, Hamilton is known for her professionalism, honesty, and integrity. She has gained a reputation for always “doing the right thing” in procurement. She holds an AA in Accounting from Central Arizona College.

Having previously served on Mohave’s focus group, Hamilton is an advocate of cooperative procurement. With her experience, qualifications, and commitment, Hamilton’s involvement on the Board of Trustees will be beneficial to Mohave and its members.