LAS VEGAS, Jan. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Steve Miller has been named to the newly created position of Chief Executive Officer of The Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation, it was announced today by Perry Rogers, foundation president.
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Miller brings a wealth of experience to the position. Most recently, he served as a senior analyst and adjunct professor at the University of Oregon's Warsaw Sports Marketing Center. Acting as a key industry specialist, he worked with the Warsaw Center on a variety of initiatives, including industry outreach and research.
Miller also served as president/CEO of Devine Sports, where he was responsible for repositioning the Devine brand message, along with the day-to-day management of the company.
From 2000-2005, Miller was president/CEO of the Professional Bowlers Association in Seattle. In his five years at the PBA, he was responsible for revamping the organization, bringing membership to an all-time high, negotiating two exclusive, three-year television deals with ESPN, and increasing sponsorship from two sponsors in 2000 to 17 for the 2004-05 PBA Tour season.
Miller is also well known in the world of sports marketing, having served as director of Global Sports Marketing during his 10 years at Nike. While at Nike, Miller served in numerous positions, including Director of Athletics, Director of U.S. Sports Marketing, Director of Sports Marketing for the Asia Pacific Region and Director of NCAA Sports Marketing. He also oversaw Nike's $100 million investment in the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney.
A former track and field star, Miller was named NCAA Coach of the Year five times. He currently sits on the Board of Directors of Powerplate, and the Tegla Loroupe Peace Foundation, among others. Miller is a highly sought-after lecturer on topics ranging from motivation to executive leadership. He has a B.S. in English literature and physical education from Bradley University, and an M.S. in physical education and biomechanical analysis from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.
"I'm honored to serve as CEO for a foundation that has done so much to improve the lives of thousands of young people in Southern Nevada," said Miller. "The Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation is known as the 'gold standard' among foundations in the United States, and I'm thrilled to be stepping into this role."
"We are delighted to have Steve serve as CEO of the foundation," said Rogers, noting that Miller had served on the foundation's board since its inception. "His unique skill set, along with his experience in a broad spectrum of professional endeavors, will prove invaluable as the Foundation moves to another level and becomes national in scope."
The Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation was founded in 1994 by former professional tennis player Andre Agassi and Perry Rogers to help provide educational and recreational opportunities for at-risk youth in the Las Vegas area. In the past 14 years the foundation has raised more than $70 million, and has helped tens of thousands of young people improve their lives.
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