Darcel Miller
Darcel Miller is the owner of Miller Cleaning Service llc, where she has built a thriving cleaning business over the past 19 years. She runs a detailed residential and commercial cleaning operation with a strong emphasis on quality, safety, and client relationships. Beyond managing day-to-day operations, Darcel personally inspects work to ensure satisfaction and represents her business in community and networking settings, serving as an ambassador for local chambers of commerce. Darcel’s professional philosophy centers on integrity, respect, and doing work from the heart rather than solely for profit. She began her entrepreneurial journey after a church prayer prompted her to start a business, initially marketing with simple flyers and basic supplies. Over time, she expanded her business through local realtor partnerships, word-of-mouth referrals, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service. Her career also includes experience in hotel cleaning and retail management at Parker’s Market, as well as extensive volunteer work, highlighting her dedication to both her craft and her community. Educated through high school and briefly pursuing nursing studies in New York, Darcel has parlayed hands-on experience into a highly successful enterprise. She is an active member of the Richmond Hill Exchange Club, Bryan County Chamber of Commerce—where she earned Ambassador of the Year 2025—and the Savannah Chamber. Recognized for excellence in her field, she received the Best of Georgia award in 2023 for the quality of her cleaning services, cementing her reputation as a trusted leader in residential and commercial cleaning.
• Richmond Hill Exchange Club
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to the Lord above and the support of my community, which has helped me build my business and achieve my goals. My greatest strength is my family—knowing I had to create a better future for my children gave me no choice but to succeed.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advise i have received was lead with morals and integrity, and when the tough get rough don’t give up, The rough only make you stronger and if you have survived after 3 years you made it, Keep growing, and i did.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
The biggest challenges in the cleaning industry right now is Staffing and Management. Finding reliable, qualified employees is difficult. Managing a distributed workforce and ensuring consistency across different sites is a persistent issue. Another challenge is the rising operational cost for equipment, cleaning supplies, and labor are rising , putting pressure on thin margins especially with fixed - priced contracts.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me are showing empathy and caring for others, Authenticity and integrity, personal development and growth, prioritizing family and relationships and always pushing forward no matter the obstacles ahead with prayer.