Harrisburg, PA – George Miller, a 35-year veteran of the Department of Corrections (DOC), has been appointed superintendent of the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Waymart. He replaces Kevin Ransom, who was transferred to superintendent of SCI Dallas. Miller's appointment was effective April 7, 2019.
As superintendent of SCI Waymart, Miller will be responsible for overseeing 767 employees and 1,480 inmates.
"I have known George for many years and am confident in his dedication to the staff and inmates of the DOC and of his leadership skills," said Executive Deputy Secretary Tabb Bickell. "George's corrections experience over the length of his career makes him a natural choice for this position."
Miller began his DOC career as a corrections officer 1 at SCI Muncy in 1984. He transferred and served in that capacity at SCI Retreat as well, where he also rose through the ranks, serving as sergeant, shift lieutenant, security lieutenant, shift commander and intelligence gathering captain through 2008. In 2008, he promoted to major of the guard at SCI Coal Township, where he also served as acting deputy superintendent of both facility management and centralized services. In 2013, Miller was named deputy superintendent for facility management at SCI Frackville, where he also served as acting superintendent for several months. For six months, while at SCI Frackville, Miller was appointed deputy superintendent for centralized facilities. He transferred to SCI Dallas in the same capacity in 2017 and held that position until being named superintendent at SCI Waymart.
A graduate of GAR Memorial High School in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., Miller earned a certificate of specialization major in business management from Luzerne County Community College. He also earned an associate degree in accounting from the same college.
Miller served four years in the United States Marine Corps, 17 years in the United States Army and retired from the U.S. Army Reserves after serving 21 years.
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