John Harner Coomer

Background

Coomer, John Harner was born on October 4, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Albert Monroe and Patricia (Romaine) Coomer.

Education

Bachelor in Special Education, University Arizona, 1976. Master of Business Administration, Northern Arizona University, 1986.

Career

Job placement specialist, Casa Grande (Arizona) Rehabilitation Center, 1981-1982; assistant director program and training, Arizona Special Olympics, Tempe, 1982-1984; executive director, Arizona Special Olympics, Phoenix, since 1990; graduate assistant, Northern Arizona U., Flagstaff, 1984-1986; general manager, Perfect Type Company, Tucson, 1986-1987; senior area manager western United States, Alpha Graphics, Tucson, 1987-1990. Member executive advisory board SureGift, Phoenix, since 1992.

Achievements

• John Harner Coomer has been listed as a noteworthy Association administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Vice president Florence (Arizona) Preservation Foundation, since 1983. Captain United States Army, 1977-1981. Member National Association Special Olympics Professionals, Phi Kappa Phi, Beta Gamma Sigma.

Interests

• Avocations: hiking, computers, camping, family activities.

Connections

Married JoLayne Michele Good, June 30, 1984. Children: Paul William, Michael Darius.

Father:

Albert Monroe Coomer

Mother:

Patricia (Romaine) Coomer

Spouse:

JoLayne Michele Good

child:

Michael Darius Coomer

child:

Paul William Coomer