Southern Arkansas University has named Dr. Jeffry Miller of Mena, Ark., as the new head of the department of agriculture. Miller has 25 years of experience in animal production and has worked in the states of Arkansas, Tennessee and Kentucky.
Before taking over as head of the agriculture department at the University, Miller was the vice president of the Union Bank of Mena, and has worked at the bank in some capacity since 1997. His expertise in business combined with his knowledge of animal production is expected to make him very prepared for this position, said Dr. Joe Winstead, dean of SAU’s College of Science and Technology.
“This experience fits really well when we are talking about agriculture business, agriculture science and agriculture education,” Winstead said.
Miller, who received his doctorate in animal science at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, has taught agriculture courses at Rich Mountain Community College in Mena. Miller said he looks forward to bringing his knowledge of private enterprise into the classroom to share with students and looks forward to continuing to foster relationships with those in the agriculture community.
“I am looking forward to working on recruitment, advising and mentoring students as well as enhancing alumni relations,” Miller said.
Miller has a master’s in science/animal science from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and a bachelor’s of science/agriculture from Berea College in Berea, Kentucky. Miller has teaching experience at the University of Tennessee, Berea College and the University of Arkansas.
He is a member of the National Block and Bridle Club, the Farmhouse Fraternity and the Delta Tau Alpha Honor Society.
