Wade Miller

Wade Miller (born June 10, 1973) is the current president and chief executive officer of the Canadian Football League's Winnipeg Blue Bombers, and a former professional Canadian football player.

Football playing career

University Miller played linebacker with the Manitoba Bisons where he was a two-time Canada West All-Star (1993, 1994) and a CIAU All-Star in 1994. He was also a member of the university’s wrestling team.

Miller was inducted into the Blue Bombers Hall of Fame in 2011. WFC, a not-for-profit community organization, operates the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, and controls Triple B Stadium Inc.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers In November 2013, the Blue Bombers confirmed Miller as their new President and CEO. Under his watch, the Blue Bombers football operations built a foundation of continuity. General Manager Kyle Walters, Assistant General Managers Danny McManus and Ted Goveia, and Head Coach Mike O'Shea, were hired shortly after Miller's promotion to full-time President and CEO, and spent more than a decade with the team. The Blue Bombers steadily improved from 3-15 in 2013 to appearing in five consecutive Grey Cups from 2019 to 2024; the Blue Bombers won 2019, which ended the team's 29 year Grey Cup drought, and 2021. The Blue Bombers finished first place and hosted the West Final in each season from 2021 to 2024.

In 2025, the team sold out all nine regular-season games, and extended its consecutive sell-out streak to 14.

Valour FC On June 6, 2018, the Canadian Premier League (CPL) announced the founding of a professional soccer team in Winnipeg named Valour FC, with Miller as president and CEO.

Valour FC suspended operations following the 2025 CPL season. While Miller explained that not enough fans were attending games to justify continued investment by the Winnipeg Football Club, others, including former Valour coach Rob Gale, contended that the team had been mismanaged, citing limited investment, staffing, and community engagement.

Triple B Stadium Inc. Triple B Stadium Inc. is a non-share corporation which owns Princess Auto Stadium, where the Blue Bombers (and previously Valour FC) play in Winnipeg. Originally, Triple B Stadium Inc. was owned by a consortium of the City of Winnipeg, the Province of Manitoba, the Winnipeg Football Club and the University of Manitoba. During Miller's tenure, effective October 21, 2021, the WFC will manage and operate the stadium in exchange for primary access to the facilities. He attended Sturgeon Creek High School in Winnipeg. His brother, Ritchie, works as an umpire for the CFL.

Away from football, Miller has worked as an employment recruiter and motivational speaker. In 2002, he co-founded Pinnacle Staffing, an employment agency which specializes in executive and management recruitment. He is also involved in numerous other business ventures, including multiple Booster Juice franchises, and is an active member of the Blue Bombers Alumni Association. The Globe and Mail named Miller as one of Canada's Top 40 under-40 in 2007.