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Miller names son as CEO of his empire
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Wassup | 12:23 a.m. July 17, 2008
Let's just say Greg is NOT Larry. He's a lightweight that has
everything given to him. But it's Larry's right to pass on the
company to whomeer he wants. Greg and Gov. Huntsman have something in
common.....no college degree but great DNA.
happydays | 2:19 a.m. July 17, 2008
Larry Miller doesn't have a college degree...and look what he has done. I
don't think Larry would turn his life work over to someone whom he had any
reservations about. Larry would and could hire the best. And I believe his son
is the best. Larry didn't get to be where he is by making bad decisions.
Poor Greg | 4:40 a.m. July 17, 2008
Now Greg knows what he going to look like when he is his fathers age and not all
the money in world is going to change that. DNA is DNA Just goes to show money
can't by you health, yuk.
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Billy Madison | 5:02 a.m. July 17, 2008
I hope all the LHM employees recognize NEPOTISM when they see it, understand
they have NO chance of rising to the upper echelons within this company without
possessing the requisite genetic code, and move on to a more rewarding career
path. Greg will not be able to command the respect his father earned.
DB | 6:26 a.m. July 17, 2008
Knowing that the complications of diabetes often include loss of a limb, I hope
and pray that is not what has happened to Larry. It would be nice if the
reporter of this story had asked for the specifics of his condition. The Miller
family are wonderful people who have brought so much that is good to our state.
We hope and pray that all will be well for them.
Not Nepotism | 7:06 a.m. July 17, 2008
What's wrong with a father turning over his hard-earned empire to a son?
You think he'd pick someone unrelated to give it to? Whether or not Greg is
the most capable to run the place, a father loves his kids more than anyone else
and when it's time to hand off his life's accumulations, he isn't
going to just hand them off to anybody. Give the guy a chance.
Chad | 7:14 a.m. July 17, 2008
Nepotism, schmepotism, what a joke that comment was. It is his business, he
owns it privately, he can do what he wants...and I know several who work for
Larry's groups (1 at the Jazz, 2 or 3 with car dealerships, and 1 at the
megaplex) and they all tell me they truly enjoy their jobs.
I imagine if someone has aspirations to be CEO of a corporation, they will only work for the Miller group long enough to gain the experience necessary to take a higher role somewhere else. By the way, that is how most become CEOs...not by working your way up from janitor, but by moving around, gaining experience, and moving up from a VP or director somewhere.
I imagine if someone has aspirations to be CEO of a corporation, they will only work for the Miller group long enough to gain the experience necessary to take a higher role somewhere else. By the way, that is how most become CEOs...not by working your way up from janitor, but by moving around, gaining experience, and moving up from a VP or director somewhere.
Joel | 7:37 a.m. July 17, 2008
Wishing all the best for Larry, his family, friends, & associates.
Peace to all.
Peace to all.
Red Smith | 7:35 a.m. July 17, 2008
Health is wealth. I wish Larry the best.
dbf | 7:41 a.m. July 17, 2008
To: Billy Madison,
Ya, who wants to work for a company that pays many of its key (non family) employees a very good wage. (Lots more I'm sure than Billy makes.) If you won't work for a company that you can't become president of some day then you'll most likely be unemployed most of your life.
Larry Miller has provider many great jobs for lots of people whom I'm sure are greatful for those jobs and have know for years that his sons would someday take over. No surprise to anyone.
Ya, who wants to work for a company that pays many of its key (non family) employees a very good wage. (Lots more I'm sure than Billy makes.) If you won't work for a company that you can't become president of some day then you'll most likely be unemployed most of your life.
Larry Miller has provider many great jobs for lots of people whom I'm sure are greatful for those jobs and have know for years that his sons would someday take over. No surprise to anyone.
Tom | 7:47 a.m. July 17, 2008
Completely agree with Chad.
Greg has probably been taught and groomed for this position for a long time. He's as adept and able to run the LHM group as anyone is.
Greg has probably been taught and groomed for this position for a long time. He's as adept and able to run the LHM group as anyone is.
Randy Clouse | 7:50 a.m. July 17, 2008
Billy Madison, Interesting comment. People start "family" business to
pass them on to "family". Any of their employees can go out raise the
money, take the risk, enjoy the rewards and pass it on to their kids. It was
nice of you to know how they should spend their money and run their company.
My thoughts... | 7:51 a.m. July 17, 2008
Larry Miller has the right to turn his business over to anyone he wants...the
choice of his son is expected. HOWEVER, it is OUR right not ascribe great
accumen or respect to his son, until he does something ON HIS OWN to deserve it.
I have found, in my own experience, that second generation rich are usually
worthless people. Now maybe I'm wrong here, I'll give Jr. the benefit
of the doubt.
Jack Baily | 8:25 a.m. July 17, 2008
A college simply means that one has passed an exam concerning something studied.
It does not make a person any smarter. Larry Miller has made it big and
successful through his enterprising personality not by having a college degree.
I have seen many who possess a college degree unable to make it in the working
world because they did not have enough drive. A college degree never put anyone
in the White House, only drive and votes.
Mike | 8:30 a.m. July 17, 2008
To Billy Madison,
You are naive and driven by entitlements. It is a privately held company, owned by the Miller family. Anyone who goes to work for that company should recognize that most likely the top job(s) will go to family members. Larry Miller has every right to name anyone as the CEO and it should not be a surprise, especially to the employees of the Miller Companies. Sadly our country is driven more by GIVE ME the American dream than earning the American dream. You want to be the CEO, go work for a publicly traded company. You want to own your own company, go start one. I grow tired of people who suggest that deserve something because they simply take up space. Critics are a dime a dozen, creators are becoming fewer and fewer.
You are naive and driven by entitlements. It is a privately held company, owned by the Miller family. Anyone who goes to work for that company should recognize that most likely the top job(s) will go to family members. Larry Miller has every right to name anyone as the CEO and it should not be a surprise, especially to the employees of the Miller Companies. Sadly our country is driven more by GIVE ME the American dream than earning the American dream. You want to be the CEO, go work for a publicly traded company. You want to own your own company, go start one. I grow tired of people who suggest that deserve something because they simply take up space. Critics are a dime a dozen, creators are becoming fewer and fewer.
Police Blotter | 8:36 a.m. July 17, 2008
Is it just me or does Greg look like a police blotter picture with a coat and
tie added? All that's missing is the little ruler that documents
height.
I'd recommend he start by visiting a hair stylist and shaving. Men who can't grow good beards (I'm one of them too) look much better clean shaven. Gotta look the part ya know.
I'd recommend he start by visiting a hair stylist and shaving. Men who can't grow good beards (I'm one of them too) look much better clean shaven. Gotta look the part ya know.
Friend | 8:42 a.m. July 17, 2008
I know Greg and he is a really good guy. However, he does not love the Jazz like
his father does and I'm afraid he will always put business ahead of
winning.
Robert Oh | 8:47 a.m. July 17, 2008
Perhaps he can be less bigoted and homophobic than Pops.
Who knows maybe someday I might own a Larry Miller vehicle after all.
Who knows maybe someday I might own a Larry Miller vehicle after all.
good to great | 8:46 a.m. July 17, 2008
Most highly successful CEOs moved up through the ranks of their corporation and
were handed the reigns when they felt unqualified for the top position. They
then took the company to unprecedented levels with their humility.
Don't know anything about Greg Miller, but he has just as much chance to grow the Miller group as anyone, probably more so with a vested interest in the company he's worked for his whole life.
Good luck to the Miller family. And good health to Larry Miller.
Don't know anything about Greg Miller, but he has just as much chance to grow the Miller group as anyone, probably more so with a vested interest in the company he's worked for his whole life.
Good luck to the Miller family. And good health to Larry Miller.
re: Wassup | 8:51 a.m. July 17, 2008
Not sure where you received your college degree, but I was taught in college
(actually I was taught this basic writing skill in elementary, but college
sounded better) to do a little research and always have a source before I made
a factual comment or quote. Gov. Jon Hunstman Jr. does have a BA degree from the
University of Penn, a prestigious ivy league school.
Mills Levan | 9:00 a.m. July 17, 2008
Re: My thoughts. "Second generation rich are usually worthless
people"?? What a load of judgemental tripe!If you had the brains and drive
to create a successful business, and you turned it over to your son, would you
say that he is "worthless"? You are a sad piece of work, my friend.
Anonymous | 9:15 a.m. July 17, 2008
That comment surely made me laugh here. If I work my butt off and accumulate
some good $$$, I should pass it to some strange over there instead of my own
son? Unless the kid is clearly unfit for the position which it looks like
it's not the case. Even Paris Hilton with all that bad propaganda has been
able to make a fortune by herself, now have we heard anything wrong about Greg
Miller other than working under the shadow of his father?
As the tv commercial said..."it's my money and I do whatever I want with it"
As the tv commercial said..."it's my money and I do whatever I want with it"
Big Dave | 9:46 a.m. July 17, 2008
I'm not sure where Wassup gets his information. Govenor Huntsman has a
bachelor's degree from the Univeristy of Pennsylvania--I think that it was
in finance from the top-ranked Wharton School Of Business.
Sweeping Up | 9:45 a.m. July 17, 2008
Love that Larry Miller started his son at the young age of 12 doing manual labor
-- more parents should teach their children the value of work. They appreciate
and value what they have to work for and there's great personal
satisfaction in ANY job well done, whether it's managing a huge company or
digging a great ditch! Good luck to the whole Miller clan!
suzyk | 9:57 a.m. July 17, 2008
To Billy Madison: My goodness you have a very suspecting and negative attitude
about the human race. Do not stand in judgement for someone you do not
personally know. How would you like it if someone prejudged you before you were
even given a chance to prove yourself? You wouldn't like it. Noone would.
Greg came from good stock and I wouldn't be too quick to say he will not be
good as a CEO. Give him time, you may be eating your words and they never taste
very good. Jealousy and envy is a dangerous thing if feed constantly.
Ned | 10:00 a.m. July 17, 2008
Billy Madison sounds like a disgruntled employee who spends his time blaming his
failures and difficulties in life on anyone and everyone except himself.
vrrooommm | 10:01 a.m. July 17, 2008
I actually think Greg taking over is one of the best things Larry has done. He
has more insite in his company. Also as far as people working at Larry H Miller
are going no where in the company, It's actually one of the most friendly,
and best places to work. He pays his employees well too.
Dray | 10:05 a.m. July 17, 2008
I can't believe that people are commenting on a father giving his son his
business. Isn't most peoples goal to take care of their family for
generations off of what they've done. What a bunch of jealous cry babies
you guys are. Its his son, of course he is going to give it to him, I would do
the same thing. Get over it, if you don't like it, earn your own millions
and give it to someone other than a family member. What a bunch of idiots
First Comment | 10:09 a.m. July 17, 2008
The first comment says that Gov Huntsman does not have a college degree? Last I
checked he had a degree from Penn, which is in the Ivy League and I can
guarantee that Greg Miller has a college degree as well considering how much
money LHM gives to local colleges.
horsegirl | 10:13 a.m. July 17, 2008
I would like think that the bigger picture here is that a man who brought us so
much is having health problems - Best of luck to him.... As for Greg running
things - I come from a family created empire and there are no major decisions
that made alone and I am sure it would be a family effort in every decision that
needs to me made!
re: Dray | 10:27 a.m. July 17, 2008
I agree with you whole heartedly! I can't believe what a bunch of victims
people are. According to some of the posts, apparently Larry Miller is evil
because he has a lot of money. The majority of you people who make comments like
that sit and wonder why you are in the condition that you are in! Our society
has become victims who hold out their hands thinking that the government should
take care of them. That the government owes you something or people like Larry
Miller who is an amazing story by the way is evil because he has material
wealth. Wake up people! Larry earned every penny he has made, while you people
sit loathing in negativity.
Thank to the Millers | 10:42 a.m. July 17, 2008
It was stated in the article that the family would all be in charge of the big
decisions. Why would anyone think that Larry needs to even consider giving his
wealth to anyone other than his own family? Why in the world do you suppose he
worked so hard in the first place if it wasn't to provide for his own? I
offer my thanks to him and his family for all they have done for so many of us
'non family' people. I wish Larry the very best and hope he soon
regains his health and is able to go about the things that bring him happiness.
Larry | 10:55 a.m. July 17, 2008
The report says Larry is in rehab...I wonder if he had stroke. This just
happened to my grandma and even a mild one would require some rehab.
Huh | 11:10 a.m. July 17, 2008
so you've been working since 12, isn't that child labor, Mr.
silverspoon in your mouth? Poor cry baby Miller....
utahns are so funny | 11:16 a.m. July 17, 2008
Some of these comments about nepotism are just too funny. Utahns get so worried
about what others around them have, they're the first to disparage or
discredit somebody who is successful because of their perceptions.
LHM is a privately owned company - why can't he hand it over to his son, who's been in the company the longest? LHM is no dummy. He's not going to hand the company over to somebody just to keep it in the family. He's making a business decision that he feels is best for his business.
I swear sometimes people in this state, while they try to promote themselves as pro-capitalist really appear more like socialists - always worried about everybody being equal and equal opportunities.
LHM is a privately owned company - why can't he hand it over to his son, who's been in the company the longest? LHM is no dummy. He's not going to hand the company over to somebody just to keep it in the family. He's making a business decision that he feels is best for his business.
I swear sometimes people in this state, while they try to promote themselves as pro-capitalist really appear more like socialists - always worried about everybody being equal and equal opportunities.
Good Choice | 11:35 a.m. July 17, 2008
The last thing Larry cares about is some idiots opinion on who he should leave
his company to. I not only have a college degree, I just reieved my doctoral
degree. I have no doubt Greg Miller knows alot more about his dad's
business than I ever will, degree or not. Larry has every right to choose his
son to lead the company, I'm amazed at all these would be CEO's on
here trying to tell one of the greatest business men in Utah what to do.
Get Well | 12:00 p.m. July 17, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are for Larry and his family. May we soon see him back
on the sidelines at games.
PennyWise | 12:23 p.m. July 17, 2008
Over 90% of family oriented succession plans end up a disaster. Ford Motor
Company is the most recent classic example. Hunstman is another prime example.
Within a couple of years or sooner, reserves will run low and assets will be
spun-off. This marks the beginning of the end for LHM enterprises.
SJ Bobkins | 12:32 p.m. July 17, 2008
Everyone is basing their comments on their own experiences, so there is no right
and wrong at this point, we have to watch this guy then judge him by his
actions. Second generation wealth has caused huge problem among my circle of
friends where I live. In a certain 'burb of Sacramento initials EDH.
Example J washed dishes and worked construction to pay for his education, got
involved in a sporting goods startup which he now owns with over 100 stores and
very profitable. He and his wife's approach to raising kids has been to
save them from all the challenges in life, the kids have never had to be
responsible for their actions. Of 5 kids, 4 are married living in the family
mansion, pool house, or in investment properties. One finished high school, the
others dropped out, and all 5 "work" for their dad. That means never
having a yearly assessment, or getting the salary comparable workers get but
much more, being able to miss work to do whatever, or not showing up at all.
Sadly J's family isn't the exception. Some parents feel guilty being
wealthy as such they "save" the kids from challenges.
Get Better Larry | 1:14 p.m. July 17, 2008
I have always admired Larry Miller, I felt that he is a man of compassion, even
to the point that years ago I wrote to him asking for help with a Van with a
lift for my dying husband. No, I didn't get a reply, I was not offended,
but I saw in him an approachable aura. I do hope that Larry will get better,
enjoy this time with his wife, this is their time now. He is still going to be
around, but I am sure his son will do just fine, and he may make some poor
choices, but isn't that how we learn and grow?
Mark & Carrie Towner | 1:30 p.m. July 17, 2008
Congrats Greg, I hope your dads condition improves.
When we first moved from Alaska we leased a home in Pepperwood. This was arranged for us and we had no idea where this place was, or who the people who lived there were. When I need some help moving some stuff around some neighbors came by to give us a hand. Turns out Greg Miller (I had no idea who Larry Miller was), Todd England (England Trucking), Judge Mike Hutchings, and The Rodes Rolls family (can't remember their names) dropped by to lend a hand. I got to know Greg in Church, and as the manager of Stockton to Malone Honda. Greg was always a hard worker and never dropped his dad's name or the Jazz. The Miller empire will be in good hands.
When we first moved from Alaska we leased a home in Pepperwood. This was arranged for us and we had no idea where this place was, or who the people who lived there were. When I need some help moving some stuff around some neighbors came by to give us a hand. Turns out Greg Miller (I had no idea who Larry Miller was), Todd England (England Trucking), Judge Mike Hutchings, and The Rodes Rolls family (can't remember their names) dropped by to lend a hand. I got to know Greg in Church, and as the manager of Stockton to Malone Honda. Greg was always a hard worker and never dropped his dad's name or the Jazz. The Miller empire will be in good hands.
Tommy Boy | 1:53 p.m. July 17, 2008
Holy Shnaikies! I just hope the sun can go berzerk and strangle opposing fans at
the Jazz games like his dad.
ANN | 2:16 p.m. July 17, 2008
Really, larry worked to the point of not being there for all his children, when
they were going up.Greg,Roger,steve,Bryan, and karen. It is there's and if
they drive it in to the ground, So what.... It is there right this is personal
to there family. No one know's really but them, I have read on this that
Greg isnt the sharped tool in the shed but truth be known all those kidds are
smart very smart. Some more than the other yes,,, every family has issues, and
besides it isnt just Greg running the show, it is all of them, and the more
power to them,,,
NOOO!!!! | 2:17 p.m. July 17, 2008
Will the Chevy dealer still honor my warranty? I am scared about Gail's
leadership.
Thoughts on Gail | 2:19 p.m. July 17, 2008
I really doubt that Gail can lead this "empire". She is frail too,
and looks older than she really is. I do hope, though, that for Jazz Fans, Gail
can make it happen (kind of like Marge Schottenheimer).
Question regarding Greg | 2:20 p.m. July 17, 2008
Does anyone know if Greg is a Mormon, like his dad? Will Greg still fund
LDS-themed movies, or is he against them?
Greg = Friend | 2:25 p.m. July 17, 2008
I knew Greg when we were in school togethor at Stevens-Henegar. Greg is a great
guy (really bright), and will do a fine job.
RE;Penny Wise | 2:29 p.m. July 17, 2008
So who should he appoint you!. If Larry loses all his money so be it, at least
he had the chance to do with his money what he wanted.
soakblue | 2:38 p.m. July 17, 2008
I've dealt with Greg on a business deal and he's a class act. Good
luck to him, and a speedy recovery to his father.
The Kid | 2:46 p.m. July 17, 2008
The Business will go down the drain
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