Jerry A. Miller

Background

Miller, Jerry A. was born on October 15, 1935 in Wichita, Kansas, United States. Son of Otis Ardell and Dortha Paula (Farmer) Miller.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and Health and Recreation, University New Mexico, 1957. Master of Arts in Recreation Administration and Composite of Business Administration, Sociology Research and Conservation, University New Mexico, 1965.

Career

General supervisor recreation City of Wichita, 1962-1964. Associate planner recreation New Mexico State Planning Office, Santa Fe, 1965-1968. Director parks and recreation City of Hobbs (New Mexico) Parks and Recreations Department, 1968-1972.

Administrator parks Idaho State Park and Recreation Department, Boise, 1972-1976. Director social service New Mexico Department Health and Welfare, Santa Fe, 1976-1977. Director administration service New Mexico Natural Resources, 1977-1980.

Director Los Alamos City/ County Parks and Recreation, New Mexico, 1980-1984. General manager The Sports Bag, Santa Fe, 1984-1985. Director Utah State Parks and Recreation Division, Salt Lake City, 1985-1993.

Executive director special purpose recreation district Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission, Chapin, South Carolina, since 1994. Part-time instructor New Mexico Junior College, 1972, College Southwest, 1970, University New Mexico, 1964-1965. Guest lecturer Oregon State University, 1975.

Achievements

• Jerry A. Miller has been listed as a noteworthy Recreation executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President Roadrunner Ski Team. Active participation and speaking roles in national, regional and state conferences, since 1965. Elder Presbyterian Church, coach, member Hobbs American Legion Baseball.

Officer, coach Santa Fe Little League, Babe Ruth League, Hobbs and Columbia United Fund. Lieutenant United States Navy, 1958-1962. Member National Association State Park Directors, Utah Recreation and Park Association (board director 1987-1989), National Society Park Resources (board director since 1998), National Association State Liaison Officers, Hobbs Junior Chamber of Commerce, Lea Lions Club of Hobbs, St. Andrews Rotary Club.

Connections

Married Marilyn "Kay"Corneil, February 14, 1963. Children: Wade Otis, Mark Ward.

Father:

Otis Ardell Miller

Mother:

Dortha Paula (Farmer) Miller

Spouse:

Marilyn "Kay"Corneil

child:

Mark Ward Miller

child:

Wade Otis Miller