Comer named interim president of Lane College

JACKSON, TN — The Lane College Board of Trustees (Jackson, Tennessee) has selected Donald W. Comer as interim president. Effective August 1, 2024, his appointment follows the departure of former President Dr. Logan Hampton, effective July 31, 2024. “The Board and I are confident that we have selected a dynamic new leader for the next level of growth of our beloved Lane College.” Bishop Marvin Frank Thomas, chair of the Lane College Board of Trustees says. Located in Jackson, TN, Lane College is a private Historically Black College established by the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church (CME) in 1882.& & Comer’s appointment continues the historic HBCU’s legacy of excellence. He is a Jackson, TN native, earning his PhD in Urban Higher Education at Lane’s sister HBCU Jackson State University (JSU) in Jackson, MS. He also 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.& Named to the Lane College Hall of Distinction-Non Alumni in...