Carol S. Comer

Carol S. Comer serves as the Director of the Department of Natural Resources for the State of Missouri since January 2017, overseeing an agency focused on environmental quality, state parks, and historic preservation, managing approximately 1700 employees and a budget over $580 million. Prior to this role, Comer was the Commissioner of the Indiana Department of Environmental Management from May 2013 to January 2017, providing counsel to the Governor's office on environmental issues and overseeing a staff of over 800. Comer's earlier experience includes serving as a Senior Administrative Law Judge in Indiana, an Attorney at Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie, and various roles as an Associate Attorney and law clerk. Educational qualifications include a Juris Doctor and a Master of Public Administration in Environmental Management from Indiana University, along with a Bachelor of Science in Business.