RESCHEDULED: ACG & EACC Women: Mary Miller, CEO of Jancoa, on Reaching Your Dreams

Too many people fail to take control of their lives and simply accept whatever happens. When you choose to dream – you can change direction and accomplish nearly anything you set out to achieve, despite the tough obstacles that come along. Mary will help you answer some of the following questions-

• Are you willing to embrace change to achieve your dreams?
• Do you know your Why?
• Is your thinking helping or hindering you from capturing opportunities?
• What strengths do you already have that can help you move in the direction of your dreams?

An energetic and enthusiastic business leader and an inspirational and endearing mentor, Mary Miller is the CEO and co-owner of JANCOA Janitorial Service, Inc., an award-winning, family owned and operated, WBE, commercial cleaning service located in Cincinnati. Mary is known for her positive outlook and desire to help others realize their uniqueness and personal power. Through efforts to create an environment to attract the best in the industry, JANCOA created The Dream Manager program, popularized by Matthew Kelly's bestselling book by the same title. The Dream Manager grew from an employee retention program into an encouraging example of what a business can be. Creating and focusing on a culture of caring led to increased retention and profit. As CEO, she has driven the company’s success and exponential growth.

Mary has gained an international following as a professional speaker advocating for everyone to change direction and focus on their dreams, both personal and professional. As author of Changing Direction, she strives to stay on a path of positivity and determination while continuing to achieve her dreams and inspire others to reach for theirs.

In addition to running a business with more than 500 full-time employees, Mary is an Associate Coach with Strategic Coach working with entrepreneurs at quarterly workshops in Chicago.

Mary’s recent achievements include receiving the 2017 EY Ohio Valley EOY Lifetime Achievement award and a YWCA Career Women of Achievement honoree in 2013. In 2015, JANCOA received the WE Celebrate Woman Owned Business of the Year (mid-large).