Marvin Miller

Marvin Miller Ball Horticultural Co. Chicago, IL Marvin N. Miller is market research manager for Ball Horticultural Company, West Chicago, Illinois. Marvin has both a B.S. in horticulture and a M.S. in Agricultural Economics from Purdue University and a Ph.D. in Food and Resource Economics, majoring in Agricultural Marketing, from the University of Florida. He has been with Ball since 1983. The focus of his research efforts involves the changing structure, conduct, and performance of the horticulture industry, with current emphasis on North American floriculture. He travels extensively, visiting both greenhouses and retail establishments, and frequently writes and speaks about trends affecting the industry. Marvin is also active in a number of industry organizations and currently serves on Boards for the Seeley Conference (Cornell University) and the American Floral Endowment. Marvin served as President of the Board of Directors of America in Bloom from 2005 until March, 2014. He also serves on committees for the Society of American Florists, AmericanHort, and other horticultural industry organizations and has served on several advisory committees for the U.S. Department of Agriculture and a number of universities. Chair: Finance & Audit Committee