John Miller - President and CEO
As a high-impact American Leader, John Miller has dedicated his career to making a difference. Over the past two decades, he has led a diverse group of organizations when they were needed most. He specializes in revenue growth, high profile media, building sustainable organizations, directing turnarounds & moving companies to a culture of performance through clear expectations and goal clarity.
John has helped feed the hungry, assist the blind, provide disaster relief, work to find cures and treatments for complex neurological conditions, and advocate for US Veterans & First Responders. Given his extensive background, John holds a highly visible profile in the national and local media as a recognized business leader. In 2025, John was inducted to the Long Island Business News Hall of Fame.
In 2018, John became president & CEO of the Guide Dog Foundation & America's VetDogs. Under his direction, the organizations have achieved their most successful revenue years, program impact, brand recognition and growth.
John led the vision & effort to bring the Working Dog Commemorative Coin Act to be passed by the House of Representatives, the US Senate and signed into law by the President of the United States in 2024.
A pillar of Miller's strategy is to raise awareness & funding through high profile partnerships. Some partners include: President George H.W. Bush & his Service Dog Sully, NBCUniversal, TODAY, the NHL’s & NBC Sports “Stanley Pup,” the NY Islanders, Washington Capitals, Vegas Golden Knights, NY Mets, NY Jets, Cleveland Cavaliers, Houston Texans, Atlanta United, Nashville Soccer and Utah Hockey Clubs, Walter Reed Military Medical Center, the Pentagon and U.S. Central Command.
Previously, John served as president & CEO of the Tourette Association of America (TAA), where he executed a turnaround; bringing in a new team & strategic direction.
Prior to TAA, John served as CEO of the American Red Cross on Long Island, directing mergers of three chapters into one, & led responses to national events including Superstorm Sandy. Previous to ARC, John's notable roles include Chief of Staff-Food Bank For NYC, COO-Mercy College & Commissioner, Public Works-Town of Babylon, NY.
John and the organizations he leads have received multiple honors: Top 100 Business Leaders in the USA, Nonprofit Leader & Organization of the Year, and Outstanding CEO Awards. In 2024, America’s VetDogs was honored by the Congressional Medal of Honor Society for their work in saving and enhancing the lives of United States Veterans. John was inducted into the Long Island Business News Hall of Fame in 2025.