Chief Finance & Operations Officer Email (262) 789-6211
Patrick Miller was named Chief Financial and Operations Officer of the School District of New Berlin prior to the 2019-20 school year after spending the previous 29 years in the education field.
During his first 20 years, Patrick was a teacher in private parochial schools in Nebraska, Wisconsin and on the Apache Reservation in Arizona. Sixteen of his 20 years were spent in some administrative capacity, along with teaching high school and elementary school students. Patrick earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Martin Luther College in New Ulm, MN, and his Master’s Degree in School Business Management from the University of Wisconsin Whitewater. Patrick has served as a Director of Business and Human Resources in the Parkview School District, the Palmyra-Eagle School District, and most recently, the Shorewood School District.
Patrick has presented his leadership philosophy as a presenter for the accounting conference of the Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials, as well as serving as an adjunct professor for a short time at Wisconsin Lutheran College.
Patrick chose school business management in order to bring his experience in the classroom and principal’s office to the complex world of Wisconsin public school business management. His professional organizations/certifications include Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials (WASBO), Association of School Business Officials, International (ASBO) and Certified School Risk Management (CSRM).
Patrick enjoys time with his family, golfing, kayaking, and a little quiet time walking his dog when away from work.