Sherry Brown
Chief Financial Officer, Mill Creek Residential
Success is about more than individual efforts—it’s built on the work of an entire team. That’s the perspective of Sherry Brown, who likens the atmosphere of the business world to that of team sports, an experience she says helped prepare her for a business career.
“I think a lot of men grow up in that environment, playing on teams, and I think that comes into the office,” she says. “That helped me understand the competitive nature of business—setting and achieving goals.”
Brown has always embraced that team mind-set in her career and emphasized ensuring the success of a group rather than simply touting her own accomplishments. She notes that she’s seen rewards come from this approach, including multiple promotions and growth opportunities throughout her career that she describes as some of her proudest professional moments.
With her team-oriented approach, it’s no surprise that one of Brown’s key priorities is encouraging the success of the people around her. Mill Creek is actively working to bring more women into the development ranks, where the company has found that they often prosper, and is continuing to focus on employee recruitment and retention.
“The success of our company really depends on getting the best people out there,” she says. “We work hard to create an environment where people can thrive. Part of doing that is to really understand what those people need and what you can do to support them.”
Spoken like a true team player.
