Summer 2010 Newsletter

All organizations need to focus on being viable in this second decade of the millennium. At Miles LeHane Companies, we are always reviewing our service offerings to remain current, but also our organization structure to maintain our effectiveness as a high quality Human Resources service provider. With this as a foundation to our strategic planning, Melanie and I have made some significant decisions in defining “Next” for Miles LeHane. We are pleased to announce the following two significant additions to our team.

Scott Miles became a Principal effective May 1, 2010. He will serve as President of Operations along with expanded roles in running the day-to-day business of the Companies. He will focus on expanding our service offerings to serve your changing business Human Resource support needs. Upon completion of his MBA this Fall he will also assume areas of financial management of the company. Scott and his wife, Erin, will be moving to Leesburg in the near future.

Bob Steere joined our organization effective May 10, 2010. He will serve as Vice President of Business Development and in that capacity focus on new client organization development and represent the Companies from a marketing perspective. Bob has become well known in the area during the last 7 years. He adds a wealth of consulting and business development experience to Miles LeHane. Bob brings with him the same appreciation for valuing people and quality service orientation that have been a part of our firm from its origins.

Melanie and David will continue in their respective roles over the coming years. With more than 30 years of quality career management consulting services (including LeHane Consulting) our goal is to fulfill our desire to have a “next generation” for the firm beyond just the two of us. These strategic moves allow for the Company to be viable and effective in a changing global economy. We look forward to answering any questions you may have about our new strategic direction. You now will have four key individuals to serve your needs, each with a different perspective and area of expertise. Thank you for your past support and we look forward to serving your needs today and in the future.

David Miles Receives SPHR Re-certification

In early May, David Miles was notified by the HR Certification Institute that he had ‘met with distinction the high standards of education, experience and demonstrated knowledge of the Institute’ and was re-certified as SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources). Having earned the SPHR designation first in December 2002, the current designation carries through December 2014.

Melanie Miles Earns ‘Certified Travel Ambassador’ Designation

In early January 2010, Melanie Miles passed the qualifying examination and was named as a Certified Travel Ambassadorâ„¢ (CTA). The CTA program is a ground breaking, nationwide certification program that serves to increase tourism by training and inspiring front-line hospitality employees and volunteers to work together to turn every visitor encounter into a positive experience. Melanie is able to address the 180 miles from Gettysburg, PA to Monticello in Charlottesville, VA that has become the Journey Through Hallowed Ground. Ask her about it the next time you see her.

Get Us Your RSVP - E-Breakfast, June 2, 2010

Hugh Forsythe, a retired military and commercial pilot will anecdotally address the E-Breakfast gathering on the interesting and sometimes tense times of flying the skies of the world in all political and weather conditions. Most recently, Hugh, a now-retired Air Force Major General, captained for United Airlines (29 years) and Air India (2 years). Do join us at the Stables starting with morning refreshments at 8AM, Hugh’s presentation and discussion from 8:30AM and adjournment no later than 10AM. You are invited! Just give us a call to RSVP.

Save the Date: Women’s Forum, October 13, 2010

Miriam Nasuti, founder, CEO and Publisher of Talk Loudoun ‘ ‘Start Spreadin’ the Good News’, will speak to the Forum about the mission of the expanding E-newsletter to bring a fresh approach to communicating the good news of Loudoun County. With 25 years invested in a professional life that started in television journalism and public affairs in Philadelphia, and evolved to community and public relations, advertising, and other significant areas of community awareness, Miriam has called Leesburg, Loudoun County, VA home for the past 15 years. Do mark your calendars to join us. More specific timing information will follow in September.