He is best known for his tenure as chairman and chief executive officer of National Oilwell Varco, Inc. (NYSE:NOV), a global supplier of oilfield services, equipment, and components to the energy sector.
He attended the United States Military Academy at West Point, earning a degree in applied science and engineering in 1972.
[3] Miller began his career by serving in the United States Army for five years after graduating from West Point.
He then entered the oilfield services industry, spending 15 years at Helmerich & Payne, where he rose to the role of vice president of U.S. operations.
Miller’s leadership was recognized during a challenging period for the industry, and upon his retirement, J. Wayne Richards was appointed as the new chairman of the board.