Jenny Mills is a self-proclaimed perfectionist, and it’s a trait that’s driven her impressive career in web design and development. Her journey started way back in 1995, building websites from the ground up. She poured herself into learning every tool and technique, eventually earning her bachelor’s degree in IT and Web Design in 2006.
After her sons, Bailey and Cameron, arrived, Jenny found a new rhythm: freelancing and monetizing her blog from home. It was a resourceful way to work while staying home with her growing family.
From Code to Community
Her expertise didn’t go unnoticed. Jenny soon joined Pagelines, a company known for its WordPress themes, as a Tech Support Rockstar. Imagine debugging themes, plugins, and add-ons while also developing new plugins and writing documentation – all while helping users! It’s no surprise she quickly rose through the ranks, becoming the Developer Community Manager. In this role, she led a team of developers, ensuring every plugin met her strict, self-created QA standards.
Finding Her Home at 3 Media Web
Almost four years later, Jenny spotted an opening for a Web Developer at 3 Media Web. But during her interview, a different path emerged. The team saw her innate organizational skills and deep understanding of WordPress and coding, suggesting she’d be a perfect fit for a Web Project Manager role. It was a new challenge, but Jenny, ever the learner, knew she could excel. Marc Avila, Founder of 3 Media Web, clearly agreed, bringing her on board in September 2014.
“During my interview with Jenny, I could immediately sense that she would be a fine addition to our team,” Marc explains. “Not only because of her skill set, but I knew she would fit into the culture at 3 Media Web of always learning and growing. In the time Jenny has been with us, she has proved me to be right!”
And Jenny’s perspective? “I love the 3 Media Web team. I enjoy everything about this job! The creativity and talent here are amazing.”
Pioneering a New Role
Jenny’s impact at 3 Media Web grew rapidly. Starting in September 2014 as a Web Project Manager, she became a Senior Project Manager in November 2017, tackling larger, more complex projects (including e-commerce powerhouses like WooCommerce). Soon after, she was also promoted to Team Lead of the project managers.
But Jenny’s biggest contribution was yet to come. In the summer of 2021, she recognized a crucial need: 3 Media Web needed an account manager. She didn’t just see a problem; she presented a solution to leadership, who fully supported her vision. In September 2021, the Account Manager role was officially created, with Jenny taking on the exciting challenge of building it from the ground up. Her success in the role led to her promotion to Senior Account Manager in December 2024.
Life Beyond the Laptop Screen
When Jenny isn’t busy strategizing for clients, she’s living life to the fullest from her home in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, just minutes from multiple state lines. She loves the flexibility of remote work, noting, “Discipline is required, but I love the ability to be able to work normal business hours as well as after hours.”
Her passions are as diverse as her professional skills:
- NFL Football: Go Pack Go! She’s a die-hard fan.
- Binge-Watching: Scary movies are her go-to.
- Cooking: A true culinary enthusiast, Jenny has even had recipes published and won a $600 cooking contest!
- Reading: She loves anything by Dean Koontz.
- Muscle Cars & Car Culture: As an active leader of a local car club, Jenny’s love for cars runs deep. Her current favorite? A 485hp Dodge Charger Scat Pack. She’s even taken her cars down the drag strip over 200 times and tackled countless autocross road courses!
Family is at the heart of Jenny’s world. She’s happily married, a proud mom to two sons (one serving in the US Navy), a loving bonus mom to two more kids, and a doting grandmother to two grandkids. (Fun fact: several 3 Media Web team members even attended her wedding in 2022!)
The Future is Bright (and Learning!)
Jenny approaches the future with the same drive and open-mindedness that defines her. Her goals at 3 Media Web include continually learning new things (hello, AI!), being the best client advocate possible, and helping clients strategize and grow their online presence.
One thing’s for sure: when Jenny Mills sets her mind to something, she not only learns it, she masters it. She’s an invaluable asset to 3 Media Web and a true champion for her clients.
