Roderick Miles

Roderick Miles Jr. is an experienced public servant and community leader currently serving as the Executive Administrator of Programs & Outreach for Tarrant County Commissioner Precinct 1 in Fort Worth, Texas.3 Here are some key details about his background and career:

Professional Experience

Roderick has been in his current role with Tarrant County Commissioner Precinct 1 since June 2015. His responsibilities include:

• Leading community outreach and engagement efforts for precinct programming
• Serving as a liaison between the county and partner organizations
• Conducting research on relevant issues3

Prior to this, he worked for nearly 9 years at Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star as an African-American Partnership Manager and Account Manager.3

Education and Community Involvement

• Holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Philander Smith College
• Pursued a Master of Divinity at St. Paul School of Theology3
• Active member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
• Board member for organizations like Empathy HQ and Renaissance Heights Foundation
• Graduate of Leadership Fort Worth and Leadership ISD programs4

Personal Background

Roderick was born and raised in Fort Worth, Precinct One. His family has deep roots in the community, with his grandparents having opened one of the first Black-owned grocery stores in Fort Worth.4 He is married to Cassandra and they have two daughters, Danielle and Gabrielle.4

Current Political Aspirations

Roderick Miles Jr. is currently running as a Democratic candidate for Tarrant County Commissioner Precinct 1 in the 2024 election.1 He won the Democratic primary runoff on May 28, 2024, defeating Kathleen Hicks with 62.2% of the vote.12 He will face Republican nominee Michael Barber in the general election on November 5, 2024.1