Our Leadership
Linda Sue “Susie” Comer
President & Treasurer
Susie is a leader in the construction industry and the community as a role model and committed supporter of the advancement of women in business and also currently serves in the following volunteer roles within the community:
• Harford County Public Works Advisory Board
• M&T Bank Northeast Advisory Board
• Maryland Building Industry Association Upper Chesapeake Chapter
• Harford County Contractors Association
• Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation Board
• Harford County Government Spending Affordability Committee
Dorothy J. Kuzora
Vice President & Corporate Secretary
Dorothy also oversees all Human Resources functions, including employee relations, recruiting, interviewing and hiring, onboarding, benefits administration, and the communication and implementation of company policies, procedures, employment laws, and regulatory requirements. In addition, she manages the company’s health insurance and 401(k) benefit programs and provides oversight and support in Accounts Receivable and Information Technology. Her broad range of responsibilities allows her to work closely with employees, management, vendors, and business partners throughout the organization.
Beyond Comer Construction, Dorothy serves as Secretary and a member of the Board of Directors for the Harford County Contractors Association (HCCA) since 2024. Through her involvement with HCCA, she supports the local construction industry and helps strengthen relationships among contractors and businesses throughout the Harford County community.
Paul Swank
Vice President of Operations
Paul has been with the company since 2012. In his role as Vice President of Operations and his astonishing management skills and vast knowledge of the construction industry Paul manages and oversees all day-to-day operations. Paul guides and assist in every aspect of the business including financing, investments, equipment purchases, bidding, estimating, field operations, billing, accounts receivable, safety, equipment maintenance, employee benefits, hiring, employee relations, policies, procedures, laws, standards and government regulations, information technology and much more.
Keith Kuzora
General Manager
Keith graduated from the University of Northwestern Ohio. He worked in the refuse industry for 4 years prior to spending 17 years at Ryder. He was as a technician, a heavy rebuild technician, and a lead technician, before becoming Shift supervisor. He also finished in the top 8 of the Ryder top tech competition. Now, Keith is learning the construction trade at Comer Construction as General Manager to assist Dorothy.
Timothy D. Kaptein, CSP, CHST, STS
Director of Safety
Tim also manages Comer Construction’s Miss Utility ticketing process and is heavily involved in underground utility damage prevention. He works closely with field personnel, utility owners, locators, contractors, and industry partners to promote safe excavation practices and improve damage-prevention efforts throughout Maryland.
Tim serves as a Board Member of the Associated Utility Contractors of Maryland (AUC of Maryland) and as a Board Member of the Maryland Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Authority (MDUFDPA). He also serves on the Safety Committee of the Associated General Contractors (AGC), allowing him to contribute to industry-wide safety and damage-prevention initiatives beyond his responsibilities at Comer Construction.
Timothy earned his Bachelor of Science in Safety Sciences from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and holds the Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), and Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) credentials.