Background
Miller, John Pearse was born on February 22, 1914 in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Son of Edwin L. and Faith A. (Pearse) Miller.
Miller, John Pearse was born on February 22, 1914 in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Son of Edwin L. and Faith A. (Pearse) Miller.
Bachelor of Science, University Missouri, 1935.
Accountant Ernst & Ernst (Certified Public Accountants), Kansas City, Missouri, 1935-1943. With Spencer Chemical Company (and former affiliate Pittsburgh & Midway Coal Mining Company), 1943-1964, senior vice president, 1957-1961, executive vice president, 1961-1964. Also director; chairman board Unitog Company, Kansas City, Missouri, 1965-1979, chairman executive committee, 1979-1984.
Police commissioner, Kansas City, 1964-1965. Member Kansas City Area Transportation Authority, 1966-1970. Board directors, general chairman Heart American United Campaign, 1968.
Member American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants, Missouri Chamber of Commerce (past president), Beta Theta Pi. Clubs: University, Mission Hills Country, Tucson Country, Pinetop Country.
Married Joy F. Vencill, May 23, 1936 (deceased October 1977). Children: William Vencill, John Pearse. Married Betty G. Sayles, July 14, 1978.