After serving as interim president/CEO of Camp Fire First Texas since April, Brian Miller, M.S., LPC, has had the “interim” removed from his title.
After a search by “five diverse Camp Fire board members” guided by search consultant Charlotte Keany, they agreed that Brian was the one to take on the position permanently.
According to Camp Fire First Texas Board Chair Lisa D. Mares, “Throughout the leadership transition, the Board of Directors faced the challenge of finding the right leader to both honor the legacy of Camp Fire First Texas and inspire our community to achieve a world where each child, no matter their background, will have the skills, confidence, and ambition to thrive. I fully trust that Brian Miller will make bold strides to build up our next generation of leaders by creating a clear vision that engages and inspires our community for many years to come.”
During his tenure as interim president/CEO, his “primary focus was on enhancing financial governance through the implementation of updated procedures and the launch of monthly forecasting. He also made efforts to improve the safety of both participants and staff members by conducting safety procedure audits, providing staff training, updating policies and procedures, and improving infrastructure.”
A State of Texas licensed professional counselor, he has served as “Camp Fire’s VP of outdoor and facilities. He began overseeing the strategic direction and implementation of all programs at Camp El Tesoro in February 2018, and later his role was expanded to encompass facility oversight for the entire organization. His connection with Camp Fire started in 1993 when he began volunteering annually at El Tesoro de la Vida grief camp.”
In addition to holding a Masters of Science in Counseling Psychology from Abilene Christian University and a BS from TCU, he has “previously worked in the role of a clinical services supervisor at Centene, and advanced through a number of leadership and clinical roles in his ten-year employment at MHMR of Tarrant County.”
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