The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors appointed Jim Miller as rector Tuesday, less than a week after Gov. Abigail Spanberger removed John Rocovich from the role and the board.

Miller will serve as rector, or head, of the governing board of the university for the 2026-27 year beginning on July 1. The 13-member board voted unanimously to elect him rector.

Nancy Dye was unanimously appointed vice rector Tuesday. She is also currently heading the search for a new university president to replace Tim Sands, who in April announced plans to step down.

Miller was appointed to the board in 2024 by then-Gov. Glenn Youngkin. He is the founder and CEO of Quantum Leap Research, a national security and technology company based in Leesburg, reports Cardinal News.

Photo: Board of visitors member Jim Miller was elected to a one-year term as the board's rector at the June 2 meeting. Photo by Clark DeHart for Virginia Tech.