On Deck with Morgan Arwood

By Morgan Arwood, MRCA.

7 Things About Megan Miller of Midwest Roofing Contractors Association

The Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA) has been higlighting their employees in their magazine, Midwest Roofer. The most recent issue features Megan Miller. 

Megan Miller has spent her entire life in and around association management. Her Father, Bob Pope (MRCA’s Executive Director,) sister, Valerie Pope (MRCA’s Deputy Director,) and late grandfather, Granddad Ware all found their calling within the construction trade association management industry. “Some of our members have known me since I was a tiny baby,” laughed Megan, “but officially I have been with our group for going on 20 years.”

As if working with family wasn’t crazy enough, Megan’s best friend since middle school, Rachel Pinkus, is a name that many will recognize as MRCA’s Managing Director! “I feel very lucky to get to work with my family and friends. I can see why some might not think it’s a great idea, but it works for us, and it means the world to me.”

Megan graduated from Wright State University with a degree in Psychology in the early 2000’s. “I used to say that I didn’t end up with a job in my field of study, but I realize more each year that what I learned in school is very applicable to association management.”

Megan and her husband Jake have a 13-year-old daughter named Cloe and live on a working grain farm 30 minutes north of Dayton. “My husband and I both work off-farm, but it’s an important part of our lives. The farm is a legacy that began with his family several generations ago. Our daughter is the 5th generation Miller to live in the farmhouse.”

Another highlight of her life is her dog, Hank Miller. He is seen as a mama’s boy and doesn’t leave her side. She attributes this to frequently sneaking him table food. “Everyone thinks he loves me the most, but really I just always have snacks.”

In her spare time, Megan can be found heading out for a hike in the woods with Hank, fishing with Jake, or rooting for Cloe at the softball and soccer fields. She also volunteers for various athletic clubs within their community.

Megan thinks MRCA is a great organization because, “it has some of the most passionate and engaged leadership that I have ever seen in an association. There is a genuine ongoing effort to develop the benefits of MRCA membership so that it has undeniable value for each Member. There is a lot of pride amongst the Roofing Community, and the relationships run very deep. They take care of each other.”

Find out more about MRCA. Contact us at www.MRCA.org or call 800-497-6722.