Larry Miller (sports executive)
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Larry G. Miller (born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
) is an American
sports executive who is president of the Portland Trail Blazers
of the NBA.
in 1982, and an MBA from La Salle University
in 1985. He graduated from the Urban League Leadership Institute in 1987.
and was a Manager for Kraft Foods
, Assistant Controller at Philadelphia Newspapers, Inc. and held various positions with Campbell Soup Company
. In 1997, he was hired by Nike Inc., serving as Vice President and General Manager of Nike Basketball, where he was responsible for managing day-to-day operations of Jordan Brand
, Nike Basketball and Converse. From 1999 to 2006, he served as the President of Jordan Brand.
. Under Miller's management, the Trail Blazers have positioned themselves to make a respectable run at an NBA title. Portland has recorded three consecutive trips to the postseason while riding a streak of 159 consecutive sellouts dating back to December 21, 2007.
Also during his tenure, the Trail Blazers have made significant strides to becoming a leader in sustainability among professional sports franchises. The team's home arena, the Rose Garden
, became the first existing arena in the world to attain LEED
Gold Certification. The Trail Blazers are one of the six founding members of the Green Sports Alliance, which now boasts over 80 teams, leagues and venues. Portland hosted the inaugural Green Sports Summit in August, 2011.
and also serves on the board of directors for Self Enhancement Inc. ("SEI"), the Oregon Business Council, Oregon Sports Authority, is a member of the Portland Mayor's Economic Development Cabinet, the NBA's Team Advisory Committee, and the NBA's Labor Relations Committee.
Larry Miller
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Larry G. Miller (born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the county seat of Philadelphia County, with which it is coterminous. The city is located in the Northeastern United States along the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers. It is the fifth-most-populous city in the United States,...
) is an American
United States
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sports executive who is president of the Portland Trail Blazers
Portland Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers, commonly known as the Blazers, are an American professional basketball team based in Portland, Oregon. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . The Trail Blazers originally played their home games in the...
of the NBA.
Education
Miller earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from Temple UniversityTemple University
Temple University is a comprehensive public research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Originally founded in 1884 by Dr. Russell Conwell, Temple University is among the nation's largest providers of professional education and prepares the largest body of professional...
in 1982, and an MBA from La Salle University
La Salle University
La Salle University is a private, co-educational, Roman Catholic university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Named for St. Jean-Baptiste de La Salle, the school was founded in 1863 by the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools. As of 2008 the school has approximately 7,554...
in 1985. He graduated from the Urban League Leadership Institute in 1987.
Early career
Miller served as President, Executive Vice President and Controller for Jantzen, Inc.Jantzen
Jantzen is a brand of swimwear that was established in 1916 and first appeared in the city of Portland, Oregon, United States. The brand name later replaced the name of the parent company that manufactured the branded products...
and was a Manager for Kraft Foods
Kraft Foods
Kraft Foods Inc. is an American confectionery, food and beverage conglomerate. It markets many brands in more than 170 countries. 12 of its brands annually earn more than $1 billion worldwide: Cadbury, Jacobs, Kraft, LU, Maxwell House, Milka, Nabisco, Oscar Mayer, Philadelphia, Trident, Tang...
, Assistant Controller at Philadelphia Newspapers, Inc. and held various positions with Campbell Soup Company
Campbell Soup Company
Campbell Soup Company , also known as Campbell's, is an American producer of canned soups and related products. Campbell's products are sold in 120 countries around the world. It is headquartered in Camden, New Jersey...
. In 1997, he was hired by Nike Inc., serving as Vice President and General Manager of Nike Basketball, where he was responsible for managing day-to-day operations of Jordan Brand
Air Jordan
Air Jordan, also known simply as Jordans, are a brand of shoes and athletic apparel produced by Nike originally designed for and endorsed by NBA Hall of Famer and Six Time NBA Champion Michael Jordan. The Air Jordan line is now sold by the Jordan Brand subsidiary of Nike...
, Nike Basketball and Converse. From 1999 to 2006, he served as the President of Jordan Brand.
Trail Blazers
In 2007, Miller was hired as President of the Portland Trail Blazers, replacing interim president Tod LeiwekeTod Leiweke
Tod Leiweke . Leiweke, who was raised in the small town of Lesterville, Missouri, is an American sports executive. He was hired on July 26, 2010 to become the Chief Executive Officer of Tampa Bay Sports & Entertainment including the Tampa Bay Lightning and St. Pete Times Forum...
. Under Miller's management, the Trail Blazers have positioned themselves to make a respectable run at an NBA title. Portland has recorded three consecutive trips to the postseason while riding a streak of 159 consecutive sellouts dating back to December 21, 2007.
Also during his tenure, the Trail Blazers have made significant strides to becoming a leader in sustainability among professional sports franchises. The team's home arena, the Rose Garden
Rose Garden
-Locations:* Rose Garden , indoor sports arena in Portland, Oregon, United States* Rose Garden, California, former town* Rose Garden, San Jose, California, neighborhood* Rose Garden, nickname for Royal Thai Air Base Nam Phong, Thailand...
, became the first existing arena in the world to attain LEED
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design consists of a suite of rating systems for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings, homes and neighborhoods....
Gold Certification. The Trail Blazers are one of the six founding members of the Green Sports Alliance, which now boasts over 80 teams, leagues and venues. Portland hosted the inaugural Green Sports Summit in August, 2011.
Personal
Miller lives in Portland, OregonPortland, Oregon
Portland is a city located in the Pacific Northwest, near the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2010 Census, it had a population of 583,776, making it the 29th most populous city in the United States...
and also serves on the board of directors for Self Enhancement Inc. ("SEI"), the Oregon Business Council, Oregon Sports Authority, is a member of the Portland Mayor's Economic Development Cabinet, the NBA's Team Advisory Committee, and the NBA's Labor Relations Committee.