Meet the Team at Ovation Sienna Hills in St. George, Utah

Rick Miller

Rick Miller is the owner of Ovation, founding this innovative senior living campus to provide an elevated retirement experience for seniors. He frequently visits Ovation, engaging with residents and employees, and demonstrating genuine care and appreciation for each individual.

Rick holds a wealth of experience in the senior living industry. With a progressive agenda to keep seniors healthy, independent, and in their home of choice for as long as practical, Rick founded Avamere in 1995. He led the growth and diversification of Avamere, sustaining an annual growth rate approaching 20% until 2012, when he became the board chair. Rick returned in 2018 as the CEO.

In 2010 Rick co-founded the venture capital firm, Rogue Venture Partners. Rogue invests primarily in Oregon-based entrepreneurs and early-stage businesses with funding and mentorship.

Rick earned his Master of Business Administration from Portland State University in 1991. He resides in Sun Valley, Idaho with his wife Erika.

Boards & Community Involvement

• Portland State University, Board of Trustee’s – Past Chair
• Portland Community Church – Past Elder
• Lake Oswego Corporation – Past Treasurer
• Young President’s Organization – Past Chair
• Oregon Health Care Association, Tigard, OR – Past Chair
• American Health Care Association, Washington, DC – Past Chair
• Oregon Investment Council – Past Board Member
• Diabetomics, Portland, OR – Board Member
• Payless Pharmacy, Portland OR – Board Member
• NemaMetrix – Board Chair

Awards & Recognition

• Oregon’s Most Admired Companies – 2010, 2015, 2016, 2017, & 2018
• Portland State University, Simon Benson Award 2013
• Portland State Business Schools Distinguished Graduate Alumni 2012
• Portland Business Journal’s “Forty Under 40” 2004

Chad Draper

Chad Draper brings more than a decade of experience in healthcare and senior living, including seven years leading large, high-performing communities across Southern Utah, Indiana, and Illinois. Originally from Central California, Chad has called St. George home since 2012 and is deeply passionate about serving residents, families, and team members. He is committed to fostering uplifting, purpose-driven environments where individuals and communities can thrive.

Chad shares: “My number one priority is to ensure that integrity, compassion, and love guide every interaction and every decision within our community.”

Outside of work, Chad is an avid golfer, pickleball player, and a high school football coach. He and his wife, Brady, are proud parents to their energetic 8-year-old daughter, Madden, and share their home with their beloved English Bulldog, Coach.