![]() ![]() He now serves as the team's General Manager. Previously serving as Director of Fan Experience, he was responsible for the many aspects of the business as it related to the fan experience. Thanks to his previous experience in the retail management and internet marketing industries, Bob was able to apply his versatile skills to many aspects of his baseball responsibilities.īob moved once again from New Orleans to Wichita as he excitedly joined in the process to aid in the building of the Wichita Wind Surge brand. In this role, he was responsible for marketing social media and all game day responsibilities, employees, training, and the internship program. Following the 2017 season, Bob was promoted to assistant general manager. The Baby Cakes rebranding was hugely successful, resulting in over three-quarters of million dollars in merchandise revenue, in a little over one year. In the fall of 2016, Bob joined the then-named New Orleans Zephyrs as the team embarked on a complete rebrand, transforming into the Baby Cakes. In this position, he was responsible for many different responsibilities including developing of the Nuts' social media, marketing, and advertising platforms. In 2013, Bob took an internship with the California League, Colorado Rockies affiliate, Modesto Nuts. ![]() Although he worked up to a management role, where he was leading a team of 1,000+ workers, after eight years with the company, Bob decided to make a major career change. In 2009, Miller was named to, the Florida State League Hall of Fame in 2009, and entered the New Orleans Professional Baseball Hall of Fame in 2011.Īfter graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Fresno State University, California, in 2008, Bob then began working for a casual luxury retailer. Miller served a second stint with the Rangers as Senior Vice President in 2010 and was promoted to Executive Vice President for Rangers Enterprises, Customer Service and Sales in 2012. After serving as General Manager of the Salem Redbirds (High A Carolina League), Miller accepted a position with the Texas Rangers, eventually becoming the team’s Director of Customer Relations during a 12-year stay with the franchise. Prior to his journey to Round Rock, the Chicago native was General Manager of the New Orleans Zephyrs from 1996-98, when he oversaw the construction of a new stadium and led the franchise to record attendance totals in 19, the latter of which was capped by the Zephyrs winning the first-ever Triple-A World Series championship.Ī 1981 graduate of Wheaton College, Miller began his baseball career in 1982 as Assistant General Manager of the Eugene Emeralds (Short Season A Northwest League). Miller was awarded The Sporting News “Minor League Executive of the Year” in 20 and was named Baseball America’s “Minor League Executive of the Year” in 2005 when he oversaw Round Rock’s move to Triple-A and the club eclipsed 700,000 in attendance. The Express established a new Double-A attendance record in its inaugural season in 2000, drawing more than 660,000 fans, with Miller earning Texas League “Executive of the Year” honors. Miller served as Vice President and General Manager of the Round Rock Express from 1999-2010, overseeing one of Minor League Baseball’s most successful franchises. Jay Miller rejoins the Wind Surge Front Office as President after serving as a consultant.
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