During college, D. Anthony Miles played in a rock-and-roll/heavy metal band that tried to get a record deal. That did not happen. Life happened. Instead, he graduated with a degree in marketing from The University of Texas at San Antonio and went into the banking industry. It was while working as a marketing analyst at Wells Fargo Bank that Miles discovered he had an interest in statistics. His passion for the profession, however, was encouraged by his uncle—the late Ralph E. Miles, a biostatistician. “It was my uncle who nurtured my love of the practice of statistics, and I credit all my accomplishments to him,” said Miles. He has presented his statistics research at conferences around the country and appeared on several major news networks and programs as a subject matter expert. Currently, he leads a nine-person research team.

Rob Santos discusses how a Davy Crockett T-shirt started him on his personal journey toward becoming a JEDI.

The San Antonio Chapter, in collaboration with the ASA Student Chapter at the University of Texas at San Antonio, hosted a membership social/mixer in October.

The San Antonio Chapter honors Clifford Spiegelman for his excellence in research, statistical consultation, and service to the statistical community.

The San Antonio Chapter hosted Statistics Career Day March 5 to emphasize the significance of statistical and quantitative education in any career path, as well as raise awareness regarding statistics as a rewarding profession.

Sastry Pantula, ASA president, visited the San Antonio Chapter on March 29 and gave a seminar titled “GIVE to ASA.” He also discussed his focus areas within the strategic plan—Growth, Impact, Visibility, and Education—and presented the excellent progress the four working groups for those focus areas have made so far.