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Packaging needed in the background whether it was marketing materials or renovating buildings and space as they grew ,” she explains . “ Over time , John and I became the sole owners of Premier , and after raising our four children , I started an interior design and home staging business from the ground up . That business ran successfully for around 12 years before I was asked to come onboard with Premier in a more forward-facing role as Chief Marketing Officer .
“ I was thrilled to officially establish a marketing department and build a team to take our marketing efforts to the next level . I ’ m very much a data girl , and while marketing is conceptual , it ’ s also very strategic in how you best advertise , promote , and communicate the company ’ s services across different platforms . The next big change came in 2024 when John transitioned to the role of President , and I became CEO . It has certainly been a very busy few years but it ’ s great to be in a better position to have more positive impacts on the business by implementing new policies to the company , such as our maternity and parental leave program .”
Following this , we ask Jill to share her reflections on being a woman in industry . “ I personally don ’ t know anything different because I ’ ve always worked in maledominated industries ; I worked with a large trucking company in Chicago , then dealt with the construction world while managing my interior design business ,” she shares . “ When I was younger , I felt that I almost had to prove myself , but I think that has evolved in a more positive way for women joining these industries today . It ’ s important to learn a lot in those early years and develop a tough skin ready for leadership positions , but that really could be for anyone .
“ It ’ s been an interesting journey but what matters more than anything is that I love who I work and interact with on a day-today basis . I ’ m constantly asking questions and challenging our employees to pass
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