Carla Walker-Miller facts for kids
Carla Walker-Miller is an American businesswoman. She started her own company, Walker-Miller Energy Services, and is its CEO. She also helps promote her city, Detroit.
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Becoming an Engineer
Carla Walker-Miller chose to study engineering because she wanted a good job that would help her pay for college. She earned a full scholarship and studied civil engineering at Tennessee State University in Nashville.
Her Business Journey
Carla Walker-Miller started her company, Walker-Miller Energy Services, in 2000. At first, her company sold different types of energy equipment. This was similar to the work she did before starting her own business.
Focusing on Energy Efficiency
Later, Carla changed her business to focus on helping people use energy wisely. This is called energy efficiency. Her company helps homes and businesses save energy. Because of this smart change, Walker-Miller Energy Services was named one of the fastest-growing private companies in America five times between 2007 and 2016 by Inc. magazine.
Fair Work Policies
As the CEO, Carla Walker-Miller believes in fair treatment for her employees. She made sure her company pays at least a $15 minimum wage. She also has a rule that allows people with a past criminal history to be considered for jobs. This gives more people a chance to work.
Learning and Growing
In 2014, Carla was chosen for a special program called Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses. She learned a lot about running a business. She says this program really helped her company become successful. By 2018, her company was working with big utility companies in Michigan, Ohio, and Illinois.
Other Roles
In 2020, Carla Walker-Miller joined the Board of Trustees at The Henry Ford museum for three years. She also gives talks to groups of people.
Awards and Recognition
Carla Walker-Miller has received several awards for her work:
- 2021 Southeastern Michigan Business Hall of Fame
- 2020 Inc. Female Founders 100 (This award recognizes 100 top female founders)
- "50 Black Women Over 50" Honoree
About Her Family
Carla Walker-Miller has twin sons.
