Name: Ashley Greer
Company: Lake Michigan Linen Services
What Does Your Company/Organization Do? We are a commercial laundry facility that provides linen services to a variety of lodging, catering, and restaurant venues in and around southwest Michigan. We are headquartered in South Haven and offer bedding/towel rental, table linens and napkins, custom supply packages, and bulk wash and fold services.
Age: 37
Education: University of Michigan – Bachelor of Arts Western Michigan University – Master of Business Administration Construction Project Management Completion – Architectural Woodworking Institute Leadership is Everyone’s Business – Herman Miller
Accomplishments:
– New Business of the Year 2023 – South Haven Chamber of Commerce – Founder and President of the South Haven Vacation Rental Alliance with a goal of bringing people and organizations together for productive community engagement and to promote responsible tourism. – Auction Chair – Saint Basil Catholic School Boosters – Launching the Convey Product Line and Architectural Health Category at Steelcase Health
Current City: South Haven, MI
Place You Were Born: Grand Rapids, MI
What was your first job? During my high school years I had the opportunity to be an office assistant for Andy Egan where I was given the chance to see the workings of a day-to-day business, while having a great job for a 16-year-old! My first ‘real’ job after college was working with my dad at his company, Altron Automation. I owe a lot of my entrepreneurial spirit to my father. Seeing him grow that company since I was a toddler, his daily goals to do what was best for his employees, and his motivations for success gave me a great platform to kick off my career.
What motivates you to give back to your community? I find when I care about something I often ask myself the question: “If I don’t do it, who will?” I enjoy volunteering my time, when I have it, and I especially enjoy the people I meet when doing so. Anyone giving of their time in that capacity is there because they want to be and often are great people to have in your network. I am especially motivated to work with volunteer opportunities for the schools and music programs, since I believe these are some of the most important years for our kids.
What Superpower would you most love to have? Teleportation. There are so many things to see and experience in the world but not enough time to do it all!
What would you like to leave behind as your legacy once you are gone? An example for my son of a strong, hardworking, and fun woman who brought together the community, created a company with an open, honest and success-driven culture, and loved her family and friends. And maybe some funny stories that make people smile.
