Jerry T. Miller was born in Louisville. He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from the University of Kentucky and then went on to work for 31 years in the private sector, most of which with Humana, as a CPA and executive. In 2004, he joined the Fletcher Administration where he worked with Commerce Cabinet Secretary Jim Host on issues affecting Louisville. Jerry was appointed Commissioner of Kentucky’s State Parks by Governor Ernie Fletcher in spring of 2006. While Parks’ Commissioner, he founded the Kentucky State Parks Foundation and hired the first naturalist for E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park.

Since leaving state government, Jerry has volunteered for a variety of not-for-profit organizations. He currently serves on the Board of Christian Care Communities and Middletown Christian Church of which he is Vice-Chairman. Jerry is the past President of the Middletown Lions Club and his neighborhood Home Owners Association.

Miller was elected in November, 2010 to succeed Hal Heiner as Councilman for Metro Council District 19 and serves the following suburban cities of Blue Ridge Manor, Douglass Hills, Middletown and Woodland Hills, as well as many neighborhoods including Academy Ridge, Berrytown, Beckley Woods, Copperfield, Eastwood, Lake Forest, Landis Lakes, Locust Creek, Polo Fields and Shakes Run.

Jerry is an avid history buff and enjoys bicycling, hiking, and paddle sports. He lives in Eastwood with Laura, his wife of 38 years. They have a daughter, Jessica, son-in-law Matt, and granddaughter Kate (3 years) and Claire, who was born last November.