181 Millennium - Eighteenth Edition ENTREPRENEURS Though he now works in finance, Dr. Royelle D. Comer Sr. comes from a technical background. He obtained a bachelor’s degree in computer and information sciences from Alabama State University in 1987. Dr. Comer then spent 30 years in the programming field, first as a programmer himself and later as a manager. As a technical support supervisor at Peraton from 2000 to 2022, he oversaw the activities of the information technology department. During his time at Peraton, Dr. Comer completed a master’s degree in business administration and management from Troy University. Dr. Comer joined the United States Army in 1985 and was commissioned upon finishing his bachelor’s degree. He retired from the military in 2017 after a distinguished career, including a year of service in Iraq during his employment with Peraton. After ending his military service, Dr. Comer returned to school, earning a doctorate in business administration from Walden University in 2023. He is currently exploring entrepreneurship opportunities made possible because of his degree while also managing his investments in stocks, real estate and the commercial market. Inspired by a desire to establish a company that will generate wealth for future generations, Dr. Comer created the Comer Investment Group (CIG) in 2012. He serves as managing president and has brought several family members onto the organization’s board. Over the past few years, the group has been steadily investing in stocks to build generational wealth through a diverse portfolio. CIG has also ventured into purchasing and renovating properties. Dr. Comer is exploring opportunities in real estate to further expand CIG’s investments, targeting the family market with a focus on providing housing opportunities for veterans. Moving forward, Dr. Comer is aiming to transition CIG into the realm of unique investing, expanding into commercial real estate as a part of a larger strategy to enhance the group’s market structure. He envisions positioning CIG to trade in the market and ultimately hopes to see the company go public. ROYELLE D. COMER SR. MANAGING PARTNER Comer Investment Group Montgomery, AL
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