Jacksonville University President Tim Cost has appointed Dr. Donnie Horner ’81 to the newly created position of Chief Government and Community Affairs Officer.
Horner, who has had distinguished leadership careers in education and the military, has left his post as the City of Jacksonville’s first education commissioner to serve in his new role.
Cost said Horner’s widespread respect and long-established relationships in Jacksonville, along with his knack for community engagement, made him an ideal selection for the JU position. “Nobody knows Jacksonville and community stakeholders better than Donnie Horner,” said Cost.