Tommy T. Martin Chair of Insurance
2025 Inductee 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
