Zachary R. Miles
Biography
Zach Miles serves as the vice president for economic development and executive director for the UNLV Research Foundation and Innovation Foundation.
In these capacities, Miles manages the assessment, protection, and commercialization of intellectual property owned or controlled by UNLV and assists start-up companies in building a strong business foundation and seeking capital. Miles has been a key part of UNLV’s economic development leadership team for more than a decade of combined service, and has more than 20 years of university-based leadership experience in economic development, technology transfer, industry engagement, and research commercialization – here at UNLV and during stints at Oklahoma State University and the University of Utah.
Miles has also co-founded, advised, and served as general counsel for a number of Utah based start-up companies.
Education
- B.S., Weber State University
- J.D., University of New Hampshire School of Law
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