After spending 35 years with the Better Business Bureau of Southwest Louisiana—the past 20 years of which she served as president and CEO—Carmen Million took the reins of the Baton Rouge-based BBB chapter in August.
Million and her husband had long discussed moving to Baton Rouge, and knew the timing was right when the Better Business Bureau of South Central Louisiana reached out to her after longtime president and CEO Jim Stalls—who had been with the organization for 45 years—announced his retirement.
“I certainly miss my former colleagues back in Lake Charles, but I was ready for a change and the new challenges of serving the Baton Rouge community through the work we do,” she says, adding the fact that her husband is nearing retirement and all her children are grown influenced her decision.
When she’s not working, Million enjoys reading, playing cards with her family, gardening and cheering on the LSU Tigers football team.
Read the full Executive Spotlight Q&A with Million. Here’s a sample of what you’ll find:
Tell us a little bit about your vision for BBB-South Central Louisiana, and some of the goals you hope to accomplish in your first year at the helm.
“My vision for BBB South Central Louisiana is to bring more awareness to the community. By increasing our visibility through educational speeches, local events and increased technology, we will become a top resource for sharing information and any available services and programs that can be utilized within our 12 parishes.”
