Maria started with South Adams County Fire in February 2018 as the Public Relations Manager.  Her primary role is handling communications, media, community outreach, and events for the department.

Over 25 years of experience in event management, public relations, and marketing field and is passionate about the community. Proud of her local roots and homegrown to Commerce City she attended Adams 14 School District where she met her husband they both attended Adams 14 School District and grew up in Commerce City.  Graduated from Adams City High School and attended Front Range Community College and has an Associate Degree in Business-Marketing. from Metropolitan State University,

Organizations and Boards: Commerce City Rotary Club (Past Club President), Friends of the Front Range Wildlife, and Commerce City Chamber of Commerce (Currently Board President).

Most of her free time is spending time with family and loved ones and watching her boys play baseball. When not running from baseball field to baseball field, attend Rockies and Nuggets Basketball games and have a love for live music and attend concerts as often as possible.