Tuscaloosa Taps Coleman As Next Executive Director Of Construction, Facilities & Grounds

TUSCALOOSA, AL — Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox on Monday announced the appointment of Sommer Coleman as the city's new Executive Director of Construction, Facilities & Grounds.

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Her first day on the job will be Nov. 21.

The City of Tuscaloosa said in a press release that Coleman has worked in construction administration for 18 years, most recently serving as a senior project manager in the Construction Administration Department for the University of Alabama.

A native of Killen, Alabama, the wife and mother of two holds a Master of Science in Civil Engineering/Construction Project Management from the University of Alabama, where she also received her bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.

“I am excited to welcome Sommer to the City’s leadership team,” Maddox said. “I am impressed by her experience and her work ethic, and I feel confident that she is the right fit to lead this department.”

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