Name: Frank E. Miller
Age: 61
Family: My lovely wife, Michelle; son, Kaigan and daughter-in-law, Lauren; daughter, Hilary; and son Lofton.
Pets: Dog, Sandy; cat, Figuro; turtles, Franklin and No. 2; and grand-dogs, Hooper, Ruby and Tally.
Education: University of Florida, B.A., B.S., J.D.
Admitted to the Bar: 1979
Employed by: Gunster
Field of practice: Environmental and Land Use, real estate and corporate
Professional organizations: The Jacksonville Bar Association; Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section of The Florida Bar; Environmental and Land Use Section of The Florida Bar; Northeast Florida Planning and Zoning Association; and National Association of Industrial and Office Properties.
Community involvement: Counsel for Clay County Economic Development Corporation, 2014-present; Regional Community Institute, Transportation Committee and Economic Development Committee member, 2010; Clay County Economic Development Advisory Board, 2010-12; Clay County Chamber of Commerce board of directors, 2003-04; Branan Field Sector Plan Steering Committee, 1999-2003; Clay County Economic Development Council, board of directors chairman, 2002-03, and member, 1999-2003; Jacksonville Zoological Society, board of directors dhairman, 1997-99; and North Florida Counsel of Boy Scouts of America, Muskogee District, executive committee, 1994-96.
How did you become involved?
In most all of my community activities, I expressed interest in the subject or organization and was fortunate to be asked to become involved.
How can someone else become involved?
To me, the best way to get involved is to first, select the areas or subjects in which you have a real interest and then to let those people already involved know that you are interested in participating. In my experience, community organizations are always looking for energy and ideas from new people.
What have you learned/achieved through the experience?
Things just don’t happen on their own. It often takes community groups working quietly and persistently behind the scenes to make things happen.
What was the last book you read or are reading?
“Bahamarama” by Bob Morris, a friend from high school. Great beach read.