Chad Miller | University of Southern Mississippi

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Presentation Description

The physical process of transporting commodities, merchandise goods, and cargo has a significant impact on economic development and land use and, in turn, influences economic development and land use. This session will explore across the modes how freight movement interacts with economic development and land use efficiency, effectiveness, and equity.

Speaker Biography

Dr. Chad R. Miller is a Professor of Economic Development in the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) College of Business and Economic Development. He is Graduate Coordinator of the Master of Science of Economic Development program. He works closely with the Trent Lott National Center providing technical expertise to communities and mentoring student community research. 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. His research focuses on the relationship between transportation and economic development. 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, an MBA from Boston University, and a BA in Government from the College of William & Mary.

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