Melissa Porch

Melissa Porch is an experienced professional in the fields of internal audit and regulation, currently serving as a Senior Auditor at Southwest Gas Corporation since February 2019. In this role, Melissa chairs the employee non-profit contribution program, Fuel For Life, and leads Sarbanes-Oxley compliance audits for Centuri Group, a subsidiary of Southwest Gas Holdings. Previously, Melissa held various positions at Southwest Gas, overseeing the implementation of energy efficiency programs and securing substantial budget approvals from the California Public Utilities Commission. Prior experience includes a supervisory role at Tesla, managing utility relations and incentives, and early roles in park operations and academia. Melissa holds a Master of Arts and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from The University of Toledo.