Miller Electric’s relationship with Creighton University spans decades and dozens of projects, but most of those jobs don’t have the visibility of the work underway today. From a brand-new softball stadium to a high-tech baseball practice field and indoor training facility, Miller’s crews are powering up the next generation of Creighton Athletics.
We’re continuing a partnership built on trust, consistency and shared pride in Omaha’s future.
A Legacy of Partnership
For many on the Miller team, working on Creighton’s campus feels like a full-circle moment. Ken Madison remembers his early days as an apprentice in the early 2000s, wiring dorms and science buildings under the guidance of mentors. “Over the years, I’ve seen Miller complete so many different projects here — fire alarms, the softball field, the Werner building. Creighton is a constant. It’s a partnership that just makes sense.”
That sentiment is echoed across the crew. Antonio Maya Ortiz, Jr. has contributed to several campus landmarks, including the Werner Center, the new Creighton Hall remodel and the current softball stadium. “You can drive around downtown and point out all the projects you’ve had a hand in,” he says. “It’s a great feeling to be able to say, ‘I helped build that.’”
This sense of ownership is partially rooted in the pride of good craftsmanship, but also community. “It’s quality work, and it’s consistent,” says Holly Finch. “When we show up as a team, everything just works better. That’s what keeps partners like Creighton coming back.”
High Tech Meets Hard Work
At the heart of the current effort is Creighton’s new 79,000-square-foot softball stadium and adjacent baseball practice field. These projects won’t just serve student-athletes; they’ll be home base for visiting teams during the College World Series.
Jeff Korb, the on-site Miller foreman, walks through part of the work. “Completion of the project is roughly around September. The [30-foot] scoreboard is operating in the background; we’re just finishing up finetuning the building. … Lots of conduits, data controls, fiber — everything’s computer-generated. They all can be controlled via app on your phone. You can control from anywhere in the United States. There’s antenna everywhere to allow everything to communicate — turn on light shows and do all that fancy stuff you see when somebody hits a home run.”
With more than 30,000 feet of underground PVC and complex electrical systems powering it all, the job demands both precision and coordination. Of course, there’s always more than what’s visible to fans on game day. Miller crews are behind the press box infrastructure, bathrooms and telecom rooms — critical systems that make the space functional, safe and future-ready.
The Trust That Powers Great Work
Being chosen again and again for high-profile campus projects speaks volumes.
“Nobody is as good as us,” Ben Heinke says plainly. “It’s that simple.”
And that isn’t new. “Miller’s been around for over 100 years, and that history teaches you what not to do — and how to get it right the first time,” says Madison. “That’s what our long-term clients appreciate: we bring answers before problems even show up.”
It’s a philosophy rooted in pre-planning, communication and always doing the right thing — even when it’s not the easiest. That commitment shows in every wire run and every timeline we meet.
Built With Pride
There’s also a ton of impact on the community outside of Creighton or visiting CWS teams. It’s not just impressive economic results like the $3.5 million that the CWS generated in 2025; this kind of work makes Omaha better. And the reward is real!
Finch says, “It’s a really good feeling to stand back and see people enjoying something you built. That’s what makes it worth it.”
And for members of our team like Chet Adamson, a former stockbroker who joined the trades for a new challenge, the work has become more than just a career shift — it’s a fresh start. “I was burnt out making phone calls all day and wanted a change in life. Now, I can drive by something and say, ‘I did that lighting. I helped make that happen.’ … It’s one of the coolest things.”
A Future Worth Sharing
As the finishing touches are made on the softball stadium and the next phase begins, Miller’s role continues to expand. From practice fields to pedestrian corridors, Creighton is transforming its campus — and Miller Electric is right there in step.
With designs by HDR and Lempka Architects and support from both public and private funding, the new athletic facilities will elevate Creighton’s ability to host and compete at the highest levels, while serving the community for generations to come.
As the president of CWS of Omaha, Jack Diesing, Jr. put it: “With the new fields and changing campus, we’re excited to continue this partnership and strengthen it further.”
At Miller Electric, we couldn’t agree more.