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The Texas Kappa Sigma Educational Foundation is proud to announce Brian Miller ’79 as the recipient of the Tau Man of the Year award—the Foundation’s highest honor.
Brian pledged the Tau Chapter in the fall of 1978 and was initiated in the spring of 1979. During his undergraduate years, he earned a B.S. in Petroleum Engineering in 1982 and later an MBA in Finance in 1984. He launched his career as a reservoir engineer with Arco Oil and Gas Company and First City National Bank of Midland, later serving as Vice President of Reservoir Engineering for Costilla Energy, Inc.
“Even as a freshman, Brian stood out—he was recognized as the most accomplished scholar in our pledge class,” remembers pledge brother Michael Sharpe. “We grew even closer when we were both still at UT five and six years after pledging, while he was in grad school and I was still slogging my way through a few undergraduate degrees.”
Pledge brother Danny Grant, who attended engineering school alongside Brian, agrees: “I always thought Brian was one of the smartest people I knew. When he wasn’t studying, he was living his Kappa Sigma life—a balance he has carried forward for over 45 years.”
In 2000, Brian transitioned into consulting and investing before joining his family’s firm, Miller Energy, L.P., full-time in 2005. Alongside his brother Steven (a 1982 Tau initiate), Brian purchased a stake in the business in 2009. Under their leadership, the family enterprise expanded into real estate in 2014 and ranching in 2021.
“One thing that has always stood out to me about Brian is that as an oil-and-gas guy, the boom and bust cycles have never seemed to impact his standard of living,” Sharpe adds. “Unlike so many others in the industry, Brian flies under the radar when others are more likely to draw attention to themselves.”
Beyond his professional success, Brian’s dedication to the fraternity runs deep. He has served as Treasurer and Director of the Texas Kappa Sigma Educational Foundation since 2014, and the Kappa Sigma legacy continues in his family through his son, Braden, who was initiated into the Tau Chapter in 2011.
“Brian has never failed to answer the call in support of Tau Chapter,” says Sharpe. “He has given of his time, talent, and treasure—faithfully serving as Treasurer for a decade and providing financial resources repeatedly and meaningfully.”
“Brian’s path as a successful businessman and dedicated steward of Tau Chapter’s financials is a true reflection of his lifelong commitment,” Grant concludes. “He truly embodies what it means to be Tau Man of the Year.”
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