Linda Miller

Q: Where do you work and what is your job all about?

Since 1989, I have been with EmploymentGroup and currently serve as our Chief Financial Officer.  EmploymentGroup is owned by myself and Mark Lancaster our CEO.  The company was founded in 1958 by Jack Gray and this year we are celebrating 50 years of Helping People Succeed.  We are a solutions-based business providing and delivering quality staffing and managed service solutions to allow clients to focus on their core business functions.   EmploymentGroup specializes in recruiting, training, and placing permanent and temporary field associates in contract, administrative, professional, technical, and light industrial positions.  EmploymentGroup focuses on finding the right person, not just filling a position.

Q: Tell us a little about your family, friends and hobbies.

My husband Scott and I live in Battle Creek.  We have two sons, Bob who graduated from Albion College in 2006, and Chris who is currently attending Albion College.  I have a large family, 7 brothers and sisters that we spend time with.  Each year we have a family reunion and the numbers attending continue to grow.  Scott and I love Michigan and enjoy traveling throughout our state.

Q: How did you get started volunteering for United Way of Greater Battle Creek?

When I graduated from Western Michigan University I began work at Price Waterhouse Coopers in Battle Creek.  One of the clients I had the honor of serving was United Way.  My interaction with United Way demonstrated what a great organization it was and let to me become involved with United Way on a volunteer basis in the pledge allocation area.

Q: Why do you enjoy volunteering for United Way of Greater Battle Creek?

It provides me with the opportunity to both give back to the community and to work with some amazing individuals from different sectors of the community who want to do the same.

Q: What is one thing you want community members to know about United Way of Greater Battle Creek?

United Way brings to the table community members that:  actively listen to identify the needs of the community; recognize we all need to work together to address these issues; and are committed to working with the entire community to meet these needs.

Updated 05/12/2008