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Carla Walker-Miller formed Walker-Miller Energy Services LLC, in 2000 after 18 years of corporate experience.  Walker-Miller Energy Services (WMES) is an energy-efficiency and energy optimization service company, and a distributor for energy related products for the utility industry. 

Serving as President and CEO, Carla has led the organization to tremendous growth in the energy industry.  The company was recognized in INC Magazine as one of the fastest growing companies in the City of Detroit.  The business has been featured in publications such as EBONY, JET, and Black Enterprise magazines, highlighting its unique capability to excel in a city experiencing economic challenges and high unemployment.  In 2013, Carla was recognized by the Michigan Chronicle as a Woman of Excellence. 

In 2003, she started a nonprofit organization called The WAVE (Water Access Volunteer Effort) Fund.  WAVE provides assistance to low-income citizens of Detroit with water and sewerage bills. It has distributed more than $2 million and assisted over 9,100 families.

She sits on the board of the University of Detroit Jesuit High School and is a member of many organizations including the Detroit Regional Chamber, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., InForum and many others.