Although I was born just outside of Chicago and lived here for the first five years of my life, I grew up in Rochester Hills, MI (about 30 miles north of Detroit). After graduating from Western Michigan University, I worked for three years selling wine for a distributor in the Detroit area. I then decided it was time for me to get out of Michigan so I moved to Chicago where I was still close to family and friends but more opportunities in a larger city. My first job here in Chicago was selling copiers which was definitely not a fit (I was personally escorted out of many buildings in the loop). After that, I decided to take a job bartending when looking for a new full time position. A couple years and a few bars later (The Gin Mill, Hi-Tops, Suite Lounge, and a Wrigleyville Rooftop), I decided it was time to get back to work. Although bartending was a fun chapter in my life (I even met my husband!), it was time to move on…
That’s when I started here at MHA. I started from the ground up and learned from the best! I’ve now been here since 2006 and have really enjoyed my time–I work with a great group of people. That’s my journey thus far and I wouldn’t have it any other way. I’m a true believer that everything happens for a reason!
- Nicole McGrath, Recruiter, Melinda Holm & Associates
