Coopersburg Resident John Miller Wins DeSales University Employee of the Year

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John Miller, Support Staff Employee of the Year at DeSales University

CENTER VALLEY, PA (04/11/2012)(readMedia)-- DeSales University has named John Miller, water system operator in the DeSales University facilities department Support Staff Employee of the Year. Miller was recognized for his years of service and contributions to the University's success, during the Service Excellence Dinner held on the DeSales campus on Tuesday, April 10.

The Employee of the Year awards are given annually to a professional and a support staff member in recognition of outstanding service. Recipients are distinguished for their commitment to the University's mission, witness to the values for which the University stands, and service marked by such characteristics as effort, skill, positive attitude and creativity in the work place.

Miller is a lifelong resident of Coopersburg, Pa. He attended Southern Lehigh High School and Lehigh County Vo-Technical School, where he learned plumbing, heating, and air conditioning.

He began working in the facilities department at DeSales in December 1981 in plumbing, HVAC, and water and sewer maintenance. Over the years, he was promoted to water and sewer operator. Today he is instrumental in overseeing all of the water and sewer operations throughout the entire campus.

In his free time, John enjoys saltwater fishing and drag racing his old car. He also spends a lot of time riding his Harley motorcycle. His favorite adventure is driving a tractor-trailer hauling horses around the country. It is said that he is the world's foremost expert on Warner Brothers and Hanna Barbera Cartoons.