Amber Thornton

Amber Thornton What is your favorite quote? “Neverless, she persisted.” –Mitch McConnell, about Elizabeth Warren

AMBER THORNTON IS office manager of Culligan Water of Yuma, but she wears “a lot of hats” besides those implied by the job title.

“My day-to-day tasks include being a first customer service contact for our custom- ers, handling marketing and networking in our community and day-to-day admin- istrative duties.”

In all, she’s worked 18 years for the family business.

“Water is life’s essential liquid,” she said. “Having grown up with my father as ‘The

Culligan Man,’ I take pride in being able to solve our customers water issues with a quality Culligan treatment solutions.”

“I look forward to growing Culligan Water of Yuma as the premier water treatment provider in Yuma for the next 25 years. In addition, I will continue working to support other businesswomen and helping the next generation of young woman grow in confidence, leadership, and encourage them to give back to others in the community.”

She added: “I am very honored to be a nominee for the Rising Star award, since this is my last year to qualify as ‘under 40.’ I love our Yuma community and even though I was not born here, I have chosen this as the home where I have raised my family.”