Retired from Arkansas State Parks after 37 years, the last 28 as chief of the interpretation division, Jay has seen the profession of interpretation change in many ways. In Arkansas State Parks, Jay introduced a new concept in interpretive planning, new exhibit materials, and new training concepts including the nationally recognized Certified Interpretive Guide training.
He’s been an active member of the National Association for Interpretation for three decades, frequently speaking at national conferences. Currently he is Past President of the 6,000-member organization.
Jay has been a consultant to national parks in Madagascar and Bolivia, was selected to travel with the international NAI team to South Korea, and has taught interpretation at two universities. He was named NAI’s Master Interpretive Manager, and received the Region 6 Life Achievement Award. In 2024 he was named an NAI Fellow, NAIs highest recognition.
Today he is a Certified Interpretive Trainer and Planner, is a popular speaker, and leads workshops on interpretation, CIG, and theme-based planning. When there’s free time and the weather is right, you will likely find him flyfishing from his blue canoe on Lake Hamilton in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Contact:
Interpretive Communications — Jay S. Miller, CIP, CIT, Owner
InterpComm@SBCglobal.net — 501.425.6225
Interpretive Communications 
We thoroughly enjoy working with Jay, and appreciate his efforts in the preservation and sharing of memories created by his projects. The art of interpretive communications is wonderfully grasped!