The War Memorial welcomes new Chief Financial Officer Maria Miller
The War Memorial welcomed Maria Miller as its new chief financial officer Wednesday, March 16, 2022. Miller has been a financial leader in the non-profit sector for 20 years, most recently as vice president of finance at Beaumont Health. Having helped other leaders develop financial acumen by partnering and understanding their operational needs, Miller has been a trusted team member. Her passion for her work stems from a true desire to demystify finance for others and provide meaningful data and analytics needed to perform their roles efficiently and optimally.
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During her last eight years at Beaumont, Miller oversaw finance for the Beaumont Grosse Pointe campus, successfully leading the hospital to favorable productivity, budgeted and financial results. Maria additionally led finance for the system’s diversified operations, including up to nearly a dozen of distinct off-campus business lines worth $700 million.
“Maria is an excellent addition to the team here at The War Memorial, and we are thrilled to welcome her aboard,” said President and CEO Charles Burke. “The expertise that Maria will provide to the institution is invaluable, and her commitment to innovation and leadership will collectively propel us forward into our bright future.”
Miller holds an MBA from Wayne State University, choosing the school because of its diverse culture and urban environment. With a concentration in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, it reflects her own desire to bring creativity and new ideas to aspects of her work life. She grew up near the Grosse Pointes and has several friends and family living and owning businesses in the area.
Maria believes in a balanced lifestyle. Her mental, physical, spiritual well-being as well as sustaining relationships with others, including her children, family, and friends, are vital to her ability to thrive. She enjoys art, live music, and sporting events, and appreciates good food and wine.
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About The War Memorial
The War Memorial, located on the shores of Lake Saint Clair in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, is an experiential space open to everyone from everywhere. For more than 70 years, it has served as a patriotic, cultural, and community center. Its unique environment attracts more than 3,000 events and 250,000 visitors annually while offering premier hospitality services for community and private gatherings. Its diverse lineup of innovative programming includes live and virtual engagement experiences for adults and children. At its core, The War Memorial celebrates the ideas of American democracy while honoring those who have defended those ideas with tireless effort and personal sacrifice. Numerous patriotic and veterans’ events are held as well as history and civics offerings on the origin, traditions, and challenges facing American democracy. The War Memorial remains committed to serving the community as a unique, dynamic, and forward-thinking hub for southeast Michigan.
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313.332.4053
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