Les Miller, who served as manager of operations and facilities in McMaster’s Athletics & Recreation department from 1988 to 2007, has died.

Miller was responsible for overseeing a number of national championships hosted at the University. His legacy includes playing an integral part in providing McMaster with state-of-the-art athletics facilities.

Miller was instrumental in the planning and construction of The Pulse fitness centre, Alumni Field, Ron Joyce Stadium and the David Braley Athletic Centre. He also led multiple renovation projects in the Ivor Wynne Centre, including the Burridge Gym bleachers, Rose Hill Dance Studio and the sport medicine clinic.

He was inducted into McMaster’s sports Hall of Fame this spring in the builder category.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, July 10, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. followed by a service at 8 p.m., to take place at Smith’s Funeral Home in Burlington.