A “Stirling” Example
of Leadership
A Beloved Colleague Takes on New Challenge
On May 1, Don Stirling was named Executive Director of the Miller
Family Office. As part of his duties, Don will serve as a liaison
among the family office, Larry H. Miller operating businesses,
service providers, and the Miller’s philanthropic activities. He will
also provide administrative and support services such as professional
and personal development, family education, budget planning and
oversight, and community relations.
Don has a diverse and extensive background in development,
marketing, communications, and policy. He has forged strong
relationships within the communities where we do business. Don
is a strategic leader and collaborative partner who is committed to
enriching lives and supporting the vision for the Miller family and
Larry H. Miller Group of Companies.
Don has a wealth of experience that he brings to his new role.
Most recently, Don was the executive vice president of marketing and
communications for LHM Sports & Entertainment. Before joining
the Group, Don spent six years as national finance director/senior
finance advisor for Governor Mitt Romney. He held strategic sales and
marketing positions with NBA Properties, Ladies Professional Golf
Association, Salt Lake Organizing Committee for the 2002 Olympic
Winter Games, and the Massachusetts Sports Commission.
With Don at the helm, the Miller Family Office is in good hands
and will be for years to come. ◆
A Variation on an Old Game
Mike Conley Crowned HORSE Champion
Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley had all the
trick shots on display among a starstudded
field to earn the honors of HORSE
champion in April. The ambidextrous Jazz
player bested Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine
in the finals in front of a national audience,
with impressive shots like a free throw with his
eyes closed and spinning the ball on his finger
and punching it off the glass.
Throughout his 13-year professional career,
Conley has continued to use his influence as an
NBA player to make an impact in the community.
His HORSE victory was no different. With the
win, a corporate partner made a large donation
to various charities and Conley himself made a
sizable donation to the Utah Food Bank.
The HORSE challenge provided some
welcome relief during an unprecedented time
around the globe and in the sports world.
“It helped a lot,” said Conley of the
competition. “All of us guys are looking for
something to do, for someone to compete against.
There are only so many video games you can play
before we really start to go crazy.”
However, just because he’s the newly minted
HORSE champion, don’t automatically think
that Conley would win handily in a similar
competition among Jazz players.
“Bojan Bogdanovic would be my pick to
dethrone me,” Conley said. “He’s got a lot of
tricks. He’s a tricky dude. And obviously he can
shoot way better than me.” ◆
12 LHM Winning Spirit May/June 2020