D. F. “Rick” Miller, Captain U.S. Navy (ret.)

Graduated from the U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland.

Immediately after graduation, participated on the first United States baseball team in exhibition in the Summer Olympics in Mexico.

Then entered flight training in Pensacola, Florida and was designated a Naval Aviator, making numerous deployments aboard USS Independence (CV-62) to the European theater, flying the A-7E Corsair aircraft.

Progressing to the rank of Captain, held top leadership positions in carrier-based squadrons, shore assignments in the Pentagon on the Joint Staff and the Secretary of the Navy’s staff.

Thirty years career included commanding Attack Squadron Two Zero Five (VA-205), an A-7E squadron, Carrier Air Wing Twenty (CVW-20), and Naval Air Station Dallas, Texas. Has flown all the Navy’s current tactical, carrier-based aircraft, including the FA-18, F-14, A-6, A-7, A-4 and F/A-18.

Attended the Industrial College of the Armed Forces at the National Defense University, receiving a Master of Science in National Resource Strategy

Also served as the Senior Fellow on the Chief of Naval Operations Strategic Studies Group (SSG) charged to develop innovative war-fighting concepts for the 21 st Century Navy. Dialogue with senior officials within the United States government and all military services as well senior officials of foreign countries and their military services.

Personal awards include Defense Superior Service Award; Legion of Merit (3 awards); Meritorious Service Award (2 Awards); and Navy Commendation Award (3 awards).

Following transition from the Navy, assumed a position with Mercuri Urval USA, as a senior consultant involved with organizational improvement and people development programs. Then served as the Vice President of Administration with Integrated Electrical Services, heading all people programs and the integration of acquired companies. Also served as a Senior Vice President for Organizational Development with Comfort Systems USA, heading all training and human resource functions.

Founder and President of TREVANIONGROUP, LLC, a firm that develops leadership and high performing teams along with strategic planning and executive coaching with organizations.

Currently serving on the City of Sugar Land City Council and on one non-profit Boards.

Married to Treanne. Older son is a Rear Admiral in the Navy and former Commanding Officer of the USS Carl Vinson CVN 70 younger son is a District Judge in Harris County. Ten grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.

Community involvement:

– Former member of the SL Regional Airport Policy Board
– Finance Chairman, Sugar Creek Baptist Church ($9 million budget), 2 years
– Chairman, Rotary Veterans Tribute 2005, 2007 (The Legacy of Freedom), and Honoring America’s Heroes, 2011
– Chairman, Republican Party of Fort Bend County, November 2007 to August 2011; RPT Platform Committee 2008/2010; Chairman, RPT Nominations Committee 2010
– Retired Texas State Representative, Texas House District 26 (Appropriations, Human Services Committees)
– Chairman, Board of Directors of The Warriors Refuge (501c3)
– City of Sugar Land, Mayor ProTem