Tommy T. Martin Chair of Insurance

2025 Inductee Coomer, Dr. Timothy

Coomer, Dr. Timothy

Dr. Coomer’s outstanding contributions to the insurance industry, particularly his innovative development of software and analytical models, have made a lasting impact and positioned him as a respected leader and visionary in the field. The committee was especially impressed by his entrepreneurial accomplishments, authorship of several influential books, and his commitment to community service across a wide range of areas. These achievements embody the spirit and standards of excellence that define this prestigious honor. Dr. Coomer died on May 4th, 2022 after a 2-year battle with Synovial Sarcoma.

Dr. Dave Wood, Martin Chair of Insurance
Dave.Wood@mtsu.edu


Rebecca Darden, Risk Management & Insurance Program Coordinator
Rebecca.Darden@mtsu.edu


The Martin Chair of Insurance at MTSU is named in honor of Thomas T. “Tommy” Martin