“Chad R. Miller, Ph.D., Associate Professor, is Graduate Coordinator of the Masters of Science of Economic Development program. He is Assistant Director of the Center for Logistics, Trade, and Transportation (CLTT), which is an official U.S. Department of Transportation research center that helps promote economic development through improved freight transportation. He teaches economic development organization management, research methods and theory, real estate development & land use planning and coordinates the International Economic Development (IEDC) True South course. He has managed over $1m in sponsored research projects. He has extensive private and public sector experience including managing shipping and global distribution for American companies based in China and Vietnam.  He was also an Army Officer stationed in the Pacific Rim. He first became involved with economic development as a trade specialist in Maryland. Prior to joining USM, he worked for the Virginia Tech Office of Economic Development. Chad has a Ph.D. from the Virginia Tech Center for Public Administration & Policy, a MBA from Boston University, and a BA in Government from the College of William & Mary.  Chad, his wife Susan, and son Duncan live in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.”