In the first episode of Build Better, Luiza Mills, vice president of human resources and public relations,  Interstate Electrical Services, discusses lean construction, the importance of solution-based thinking, challenges of recruiting new talent, and IESC’s new apprentice program.

Luiza Mills brings over 16 years of executive management experience in electrical distribution to her role as vice president of human resources and public relations at Interstate Electrical Services. Mills’ education, energy, passion for excellence, and ability to focus on the details while never losing sight of the broader picture, are assets that drive Interstate and its employees to achieve continued success.

Under Mills’ direction, Interstate’s Human Resources and Marketing departments are responsible for the policies and programs that affect employees, including recruitment and orientation, disability compensation services, employee career planning, diversity programs, training, internal and external company branding, and marketing strategies.

Having served on numerous boards over the years, Mills’ is a current member of the New England Employee Benefits Council (NEEBC), Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM), Gould Institute Board of Trustees, ABC Human Resource Committee, and the ABC Apprentice Oversight Committee. Mills’ professional background in the construction industry also includes marketing, business operations, lean methodologies, and mergers and acquisitions.

Special thanks to Manufacton for sponsoring Episode 1 of our podcast!