Wilkes University Welcomes Newest Trustees

Gordon earned his bachelor of arts degree in history and economics from the University of Tennessee, graduating with honors. He was captain of the men’s soccer team, president of the Golden Key National Honor Society and a member of multiple academic honor societies. Postgrad, he co-founded ATS Professional Services, an executive search and consulting firm. In 2004, Gordon took a position with Smith Barney, serving as vice president of investments. In 2009, he joined Raymond James & Associates, where he currently serves as managing director of wealth management.

Originally from Philadelphia, Gordon resides in Jacksonville, Florida, where he serves on the YMCA of Florida’s First Coast Metro Board, supports the Florida Theatre, is a member of the San Marco Preservation Society and has been recognized multiple times as a Forbes Best In-State Wealth Advisor. When he isn’t working, he enjoys cycling, traveling and spending time with his family and close friends.

A believer in giving back, Gordon is eager to contribute to the board at Wilkes, offering his guidance and expertise to make a meaningful impact on the University and its students. For Gordon, it was seeing his son, Eli Gordon ’24, thrive at Wilkes that inspired him to become more involved and accept a position on the board of trustees. He recognized that his son’s experience at Wilkes was unique and special, much different than his own experience at a large state university.

Recently, father and son visited campus and partnered in a presentation for students in the Sidhu School of Business and Leadership. Together, they fielded questions from an audience of undergraduate students during a student-led panel, exploring a wide range of topics including business philosophy, the importance of mentorship and the value of giving back.

Miller, a seasoned financial and healthcare executive, has been president and CEO of Kairos Health Systems since 2021. She earned her bachelor of science degree in accounting from Wilkes, graduating with honors. While at Wilkes, she served as captain of the cheerleading team, was a resident assistant and worked at the Sordoni Art Gallery and in the University’s accounting department.

Prior to joining Kairos, she was managing director and chief financial officer of MHS Consulting from 2013 to 2021. Earlier in her career, she spent nearly a decade with ParenteRandolph/ParenteBeard (now Baker Tilly) as a senior consultant in accounting and advisory services. She began her professional career with KPMG LLP in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where she advanced from staff auditor to senior consultant during an 11-year tenure.

In addition to her professional leadership, Miller is deeply involved in nonprofit board service. She serves on the national board of Bridge of Hope, contributing to the finance committee, audit and investment committee and succession task force. She is also a board member of two senior living nonprofit organizations, Pennswood Village and Luthercare.

Miller and her husband, Ronald ’93, reside in Haymarket, Virginia, with their son.