Merrilee started with U.S. West Direct as a Tele. rep in 1989 and is now a prem rep and has served her entire career in Colorado Springs.  She has survived all the changes with U.S. West, Dex Qwest Dex, Dex Media  and now Dex One.  She has been involved with the union since 1989 as steward, vice chair and chief steward.