Dr. Donald Comer
Dr. Donald W. Comer, a native of Jackson, Tennessee, has impressive educational credentials, a stellar corporate career, a community service background, and a deep commitment to student success. In addition to earning his PhD in Urban Higher Education from Jackson State University (JSU) in Jackson, MS, Dr. Comer holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA), and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting (BS).
After 35 years at FedEx, Dr. Comer retired as Vice President, Decision Science & Analytics and Operations Analysis; where his duties included collaborating with Tesla, Inc.’s research team to match the design of Tesla Electric Semi Truck with FedEx’s operational needs.
Over his 35-year tenure with FedEx, Dr. Comer has consistently demonstrated his leadership and management skills in various business disciplines including data analytics, marketing, finance, strategic planning, and project management.
Dr. Comer’s commitment to student success is unwavering. He has been a tireless advocate, advisor, and mentor for students, dedicating significant personal time to serving on the boards of two historic black colleges and the National Black MBA Association.
Dr. Comer has dedicated decades of personal time to serving on the boards of HBCUs Lemoyne-Owen College in Memphis and Stillman College in Tuscaloosa, Ala. He is a Silver Life member of the NAACP, a member of the National Black MBA Association, and a Life member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.