Background
Miller, Roger was born on May 1, 1886 in at Morristown, Tennessee, United States. Son of John S. and Orlena (Miller) Miller.
Miller, Roger was born on May 1, 1886 in at Morristown, Tennessee, United States. Son of John S. and Orlena (Miller) Miller.
Education high school, Morristown, Tennessee.
Newspaper work, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Morristown. Commercial organization secretary, beginning at Morristown, 1907. Organized and directed Southern Aeronautical Congress, at Macon, Georgia, 1919, Dixie National Tractor Exposition, Macon, 1919, Southern National Motor Truck Demonstration, Macon, 1920.
Macon Centennial Celebration, 1923. Manager Chamber of Commerce, Macon, 1918-1924. Same Asheville, North Carolina, 1924-1928.
Vice-president Grove Park Inn, Inc. (Asheville), 1929-1932. Manager Southwestern Division United States Chamber of Commerce, 1933-1943.
Chairman advisory board Southern Exposition, New York, 1925. Accredited with having originated national “Own Your Home” movement, 1912. Organized Rhododendron annual festival at Asheville.
Secretary-treasurer Southwestern Chamber of Commerce Institute, Dallas, Texas, 1941-1943.
Member National Association Commercial Organisation Sections (vice president 1923-1924. Club: Rotary (president Asheville 1928-1929).
Married Helen Topping, June 16, 1910. Children: John Wallace (deceased), Frederick Eugene.