Meet the MBA Class of 2026: Montgomery Miller, University of Chicago (Booth)
Montgomery Miller
University of Chicago, Booth School of Business
Hometown: Lubbock, Texas
Fun Fact About Yourself: I am a licensed private pilot. I have logged hours on six different types of aircraft and am hoping to add to the list!
Undergraduate School and Major: Baylor University, Finance and Economics
Most Recent Employer and Job Title: Federal Bureau of Investigation, Special Agent
Aside from your classmates and location, what was the key part of Chicago Booth’s MBA programming that led you to choose this business school and why was it so important to you? The greatest draw to Booth’s MBA program, for me, was its uniquely flexible curriculum and entrepreneurial focus. I spent hours talking to students from different programs when I was trying to decide which MBA would be the best fit for me. Through these conversations, it was obvious to me that Boothies seemed to have a greater ability to tailor their MBA curriculum towards their aspirations than did students at other schools. I knew the skills I wanted to develop in business school, and Booth is giving me the ability to shape my degree towards developing these skills. Moreover, I was drawn to the offerings of the Polsky Center which will allow me to work towards my goal of pursuing entrepreneurship at Booth!
The Booth MBA is also known for being highly data-driven. Why does the program’s focus on quantitative analysis and decision-making appeal to you? How have been able to leverage this approach in your career so far? In all my professional experiences, data fluency was critical in decision making and was something I tried to integrate in all my work projects. Whether it be building a financial model as a consultant or analyzing hundreds of pages of search warrant returns as an FBI Special Agent, I could not have done my job without a quant focused background. I dealt with decisions daily that could drastically affect the lives of investigative subjects and victims, and it was imperative that I was 100% certain that my analysis was correct and could hold up to scrutiny in Federal Court. My goal after Booth is to lead my own venture and I want to know that I have the quant skills to make the best possible decisions for employees and investors. With that in mind, I intend to take classes geared towards complex scenario analysis and entrepreneurial finance.
What course, club or activity excites you the most at Chicago Booth? I was told by a friend that the hardest part of the MBA experience is choosing between the countless amazing options for where to spend your time. Booth provides numerous opportunities to plug into social and professional networks of common interest. I applied to MBA programs to pursue entrepreneurship, so I am most excited to plug into the Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Club and the Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital Club. Both clubs help students connect with other founders and investors, leaving Booth with the skills and community needed to succeed in their careers. I am also excited to get plugged into the Run, Bike, and Swim club – I’ve already connected with members of the club and am thrilled to start exploring the Windy City via my road bike.