At Bridgewater Interiors, we believe true leadership is about more than what you build. It’s about using what you’ve built to open doors, share knowledge, and inspire the next generation.
That philosophy was on display at the 2026 National Urban League Conference in Nashville, where Bridgewater Interiors President and CEO Ronald E. Hall joined Damian Mills, CEO of Mills Automotive Group, for a meaningful conversation titled “The Art of Managing What You’ve Built,” proudly powered by Honda.
Sharing the Lessons Behind Business Growth
Building a successful business is one achievement. Sustaining it, growing it, and using that success to create opportunities for others requires another level of leadership.
Drawing from their own journeys as business leaders, Ron and Damian shared insights with entrepreneurs navigating their own paths. Their conversation explored the realities of building and managing successful organizations while remaining focused on purpose, people, and long-term impact.
At the heart of the discussion was a shared belief in passing along knowledge, creating opportunities, and helping others succeed.
One message from Damian particularly captured the spirit of the conversation:
“Your work should be what you get to do, not what you have to do.”
The message underscored the role that passion and purpose can play in entrepreneurship and leadership—and the importance of building something that extends beyond individual success.
A Partnership That Extends Beyond Business
The conversation was proudly powered by Honda, a valued Bridgewater Interiors partner for more than 20 years.
That longstanding relationship extends beyond business. Supporting conversations like this reflects a shared commitment to strengthening businesses, investing in communities, and creating opportunities for entrepreneurs and future leaders.
Bridgewater Interiors is proud to work alongside partners who recognize the importance of investing not only in what businesses produce, but also in the people and communities that make progress possible.
Leadership That Opens Doors
The National Urban League Conference provides an important space for business and community leaders to exchange ideas, build relationships, and share experiences that can help others navigate their own journeys.
For Ron, participating in conversations like this is an opportunity to share lessons learned throughout his career while encouraging the entrepreneurs and leaders coming next.
At Bridgewater Interiors, that commitment is an important part of how we define leadership: building something meaningful, sharing what we’ve learned, and creating opportunities for others to build what comes next.
For us, that’s part of what it means to be #MoreThanSeats.