Her Story
About Marcy
Marcy Angelo is a business and operations leader serving as Partner at White Glove Payroll, a subsidiary of HD Growth Partners. In this role, she oversees day-to-day operations, client relations, staff management, and strategic growth initiatives. Known for her client-focused approach, she helps guide payroll processing, HR support, and tax compliance services while emphasizing high-touch, personalized service in contrast to traditional payroll models. She is also actively involved in business development and organizational scaling efforts within the firm. Marcy earned her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Youngstown State University, along with a certificate in nonprofit leadership. Her early career included STEM-related exposure in Ohio’s oil and gas sector before transitioning into the nonprofit and workforce development space. She worked extensively with Junior Achievement, where she advanced from intern roles into program and special events coordination, later expanding into workforce development and chamber of commerce initiatives that strengthened her expertise in community and economic development. Beyond her corporate leadership, Marcy is deeply engaged in community service and philanthropy. She volunteers with organizations such as the Alzheimer’s Association and has contributed to youth and civic initiatives through groups like Pete’s Pride. She is also a co-founder of Project Tom, a global card-sending initiative honoring her late grandfather that has delivered thousands of handwritten messages across the United States and internationally. Recognized as an ATHENA Honoree and Women’s Hall of Fame nominee, she is widely respected for combining professional excellence with a strong commitment to service, mentorship, and community impact.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Marcy
01What do you attribute your success to?
I would say there are two key mentors who have been instrumental in my success. The first is Laura Dewberry, who is a professor at Youngstown State University. She oversees the nonprofit department, where I ultimately got my degree in business administration, and she serves on the Junior Achievement Board with me. We've remained in contact, and she has been a huge advocate for me and really helped shape my career path. The second is Michelle Merkel, who is the president of the Junior Achievement Chapter I worked at. If it wasn't for her molding me in those first four years of my professional career, I don't think I would be where I am today. When I made partner at White Glove, we all sign a wall, and besides my family, they were the two I invited to be there because they were such a huge part of getting me there.
02What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I would say that you should always be true to who you are. Make sure that no matter if you're in a professional setting, a personal setting, or somewhere where those blend, always just be who you are and keep your head held high. Keep in mind that there are ebbs and flows in life. Sometimes we plan things a certain way and they don't go that way, so just keep an open mind. Remember that when you're in a room full of people, you never know down the road when you might lean on that person, work with that person, or serve that person. It's important to always keep that positive attitude and make sure that you value those you're in the room with, because you never know when life comes full circle again.
03What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
I'm a firm believer that feelings are always valid, but there are people who are struggling, and if we have been put on a path to help somebody, we should. Our parents have always been very silent givers, giving their money, time, and resources in every way they can. My sister is a teacher, and one year they provided Thanksgiving lunch for all of the fourth grade inner-city students who wouldn't get a Thanksgiving dinner, but they didn't want anyone to know they did it. They just wanted to make sure the kids had a nice warm meal before break started. Those are really the things that have shaped me to realize that I'm not at a point financially where I can write a check for a million bucks, but I can give you as much time as possible. Being able to be involved in all of those things has really taught me that time is invaluable, and you should always help somebody in need. I value both my business degree and nonprofit certificate so much because I don't think I would be where I am without them, and they've led me to different places where I can make a difference.
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