Linda J. Thompson
President/Owner
MIP Contracting
1025 Montgomery Highway
Suite 209
Birmingham AL 35216
Phone: 205-601-0358
E-mail: mipcontracting@bellsouth.net
Company/Organization Brief Mission: Residential remodeling as well as disaster response subcontractor for FEMA.
Job Description: Construction management and all areas of administration.
Length of Service: 5 years
Education: Bachelor of Science UAB; graduate studies UAB
Family: Husband, Ken and two children; Ken (10) and Laura Lee (6)
Personal Business Philosophy: Surround yourself with competent employees and treat them with respect.
Favorite Quote: “A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” Winston Churchill
Advice to women in business: Invest in the best people when hiring, and always maintain a positive attitude!
Best advice ever received: From my parents, “You learn a lot more from your mistakes than your successes.”
Secret to surviving in business: Work hard, pray harder, and maintain a reputation for quality work.
Your strongest inspiration: My twin sister, Laura Clark. She has taught me that persistence and hard work are an unbeatable combination.
What being in business has taught you: Patience and humility. No one ever starts out as the top and we all need each other. Don’t ever think you can make it alone.
Secret to dealing with employees: Treat them with respect and above all, be fair.
Special comments: The same qualities that women use to run a successful home are the same ones required to run a successful business - such as organizational skills, prioritizing, etc. Use these skills and follow your dream!
