Background
Miller, Robert Reese was born on November 14, 1934 in Cincinnati. Son of Louis and Lucille D. (Cantwell) Miller.
Miller, Robert Reese was born on November 14, 1934 in Cincinnati. Son of Louis and Lucille D. (Cantwell) Miller.
Bachelor of Science, University Oklahoma, 1959.
Territory manager, Walker division Tenneco, Shreveport, Louisiana, 1961-1964;
district manager, Garlock, Inc., Chicago, 1964-1968;
regional manager, Ideal Corporation, Brooklyn, 1968-1969;
national sales manager, Ideal Corporation, Brooklyn, 1970-1973;
vice president, Ideal Corporation, Brooklyn, 1973-1974;
group vice president, Parker Hannifin Automotive, Brooklyn, 1975-1986;
president, General Automotive Specialty, North Brunswick, New Jersey, 1986-1989;
vice president, Wagner division Cooper Industries, Parsippany, New Jersey, 1989-1991;
chairman, Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, 1985-1987;
president, Chief Executive Officer,, Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, since 1991. Chairman Automotive Anti-Counterfeiting Task Force, 1983-1987. Member auto parts advising committee unites states department Commerce, Washington, 1993-1995.
Responsible for achieving passage of trade mark counterfeit bill making product counterfeiting a criminal offense.
Board directors Automotive Hall of Fame, since 1998. Member advisory board Northwood University. Chairman board American Highway Users Alliance.
Trustee Automotive Warehouse Distributors Foundation. Member Automotive Sales Council (president 1985-1987), Federation North America Automotive Parts Manufacturers (secretary-general 1993-1995, 99—), Durham C. of Chamber (board directors since 1995), Treyburn Country Club (board directors, treasurer), University Club, Detroit Society Clubs.
Married Jimmie Lorraine Mote, August 15, 1965. Children: Tracy Lou, Kimberly Kristin.