Company Profile

E.J. Miller Construction Company, Inc. began in 1949 as E.N. Miller & Sons, building speculative homes.  In 1965, the focus of the company changed to building custom homes and the company name was changed to E.J. Miller Construction Company, Inc.  Since then, our primary focus has been building individual custom homes on the customer’s property.  E.J. Miller Construction also builds some custom commercial projects and residential renovations.

Joseph F. Miller

President

 Joe Miller, born Roanoke, Virginia, March 13, 1957.  Education:  Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (B.S., Civil Engineering, 1979), Old Dominion University (Geotechnical Engineering graduate work, 1981.), College of William & Mary (M.B.A., 1985)

As a third generation builder, Joe is well acquainted with the building industry.  At the age of 15, he began working summers and holidays on the job sites for his father until his graduation from Virginia Tech.  Upon graduation, Joe worked for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as a Geotechnical Design Engineer for four years.  At the Corps, he was responsible for foundation and earthwork designs for various military and civil works projects.  With the goal of owning his own company, Joe returned to school and received his Masters in Business Administration from the College of William & Mary.

In 1985, Joe returned to Roanoke and went into business with his father at E.J. Construction Company, Inc.  He bought the company in 1986 and has served as president and owner to date.  As a small business owner, Joe is personally involved in all aspects of the building process from start to finish. This includes the bidding process, routine meetings with clients, and job supervision.  He remains committed to building quality construction in custom residential homes and renovations in Roanoke and the surrounding areas.

Affiliations and Activities

-         Chair of Roanoke City Board of Zoning Appeals (2008)

-         Roanoke Regional Home Builders Association, President 1996

-         Home Builders Association of Virginia, Regional Vice President 2001-2003

-         Western Virginia Land Trust, Board of Directors

-         American Cancer Society, Board of Directors

-         VPI German Club Alumni Foundation, Board of Directors

-         Presbyterian Community Center, Development Committee

-         Second Presbyterian Church, Treasurer

Kenneth N. Potter

Vice President

Construction Manager

NAHB Certified Graduate Builder (CGB)

NAHB Cerfified Green Professional (CGP)

Member of Project Management Institute (PMI) 2008-2009

 Kenneth N. Potter, born Coconut Grove, Florida, July 5,1962.  Education: North Carolina State University (B.S., 1985)

Ken has always had a desire to build and create.  At N. C. State University, he received a Bachelor in Science degree in Industrial Engineering, specifically in Furniture Manufacturing and Management.  He then worked in the Engineering and Product Development Departments at Rowe Furniture for 11 years.  Here he established and implemented CAD/CAM/CMC Systems and teams for woodworking and furniture design.  Outside of the office, he spent most of his time renovating his home and building an addition.