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Cleamon Moorer

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Cleamon Moorer, Jr. is an American entrepreneur, author, and scholar.[1][2][3][4][5][excessive citations] He is commonly known for founding Eye Care for Detroit,[2][6][7][8][excessive citations] He was the dean of the College of Business at Baker College[9] and the School of Business at Madonna University.[10] Moorer is also the president of American Advantage Home Care.[11] Moorer is recognized for his works to make healthcare more available to underserved communities in Michigan.[8]

Early life and education

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He lost vision in both eyes at age 21 due to congenital cataracts. A donation funded the surgery that restored his sight.[12][13]

He earned a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems from Kettering University, followed by a Master of Science in Management & Organizational Behavior and an MBA from Benedictine University.[14] He completed a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) at Argosy University in 2004.[15][16]

Career

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Academic

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He has held the positions of dean of Madonna University School of Business[17] and dean of Baker College's College of Business.[18] He has also taught at Central Michigan University, Kettering University and Saginaw Valley State University.[16] He has authored several academic articles and a self-published a memoir, "From Failure to Promise" in 2010.[19]

Entrepreneurship

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In 2019, Moorer and his spouse acquired American Advantage Home Care, a Michigan-based agency providing home health services.[20] As president and CEO, he helped the company obtain Joint Commission accreditation and recognition, including a Comcast RISE award.[21][22]

Boards and recognition

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Moorer has held board positions with Habitat for Humanity Detroit,[23] and the Michigan HomeCare and Hospice Association.[24]

The Detroit City Council presented him with the Spirit of Detroit Award and Testimonial Resolution in recognition of his community involvement.[25][26] He has also received awards from Crain’s Detroit Business (40 Under 40),[27] Corp! Magazine (Most Valuable Professional),[28] and Black Enterprise Magazine (Modern Man of Distinction).[29]

References

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  1. ^ "From adversity to advocacy: Faculty member's journey to inspire & serve". Central Michigan University. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
  2. ^ a b Kelley, Ingrid (2025-03-31). "Detroit doctor brings eyecare treatments to those in need on wheels". FOX 2 Detroit. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
  3. ^ "Detroit man brings mobile eye care to underserved communities after overcoming vision challenges". WXYZ 7 News Detroit. 2025-06-20. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
  4. ^ Townsend, Tyrus (2017-07-13). "BE Modern Man: Meet 'Mr. Higher Learning' Dr. Cleamon Moorer Jr". Black Enterprise. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
  5. ^ "Dr. Cleamon Moorer, Jr. | Kettering University". www.kettering.edu. Archived from the original on August 10, 2024. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
  6. ^ American Black Journal | Eye Care For Detroit offers city’s first walk-in eye care clinic and mobile unit | Season 53 | Episode 15, retrieved 2025-07-23
  7. ^ "Our Story". EyeCareForDetroit. Retrieved 2025-08-01.
  8. ^ a b "Detroit Non-Profit Helps Underserved Communities Get Eye Care". WJR-AM. 2025-04-19. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
  9. ^ "Dean Cleamon Moorer Jr., Named as One of BE Modern Man's 100 Men of Distinction". Baker College. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
  10. ^ "Madonna University names new dean of business school". Crain's Detroit Business. 2014-07-02. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
  11. ^ "Owner of SE Michigan home care agency named to state board | AAHC". 2021-10-29. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
  12. ^ "Detroit man brings mobile eye care to underserved communities after overcoming vision challenges". WXYZ 7 News Detroit. 2025-06-20. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
  13. ^ "Detroit Non-Profit Helps Underserved Communities Get Eye Care". WJR-AM. 2025-04-19. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
  14. ^ "Dr. Cleamon Moorer, Jr. | Kettering University". www.kettering.edu. Archived from the original on August 10, 2024. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
  15. ^ Graduate Bulletin 2015–2017 (PDF). Livonia, Michigan: Madonna University. 2015. Retrieved 23 July 2025.
  16. ^ a b "From adversity to advocacy: Faculty member's journey to inspire & serve". Central Michigan University. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
  17. ^ "Madonna University names new dean of business school". Crain's Detroit Business. 2014-07-02. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
  18. ^ "Madonna's new biz dean plans center to support local firms". Crain's Detroit Business. 2014-08-03. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
  19. ^ moorer, cleamon. "Cleamon Moorer - Saginaw Valley State University". svsu.academia.edu. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
  20. ^ Submission, Guest (2019-07-30). "Cleamon Moorer Jr., wife acquire home health care agency, expanding in Detroit-Flint-Ann Arbor area". www.corpmagazine.com. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
  21. ^ "New owners expand home health care agency in Detroit-Flint-AA". Plymouth-Canton, MI Patch. 2019-07-10. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
  22. ^ "Dearborn-based home care agency wins national Comcast RISE award". Dearborn, MI Patch. 2022-05-25. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
  23. ^ "Staff". Habitat for Humanity Detroit. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
  24. ^ "Moorer elected to state association to advance home care as part of health care ecosystem – The Courier News". 2021-09-03. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
  25. ^ Alfahad, Samer (2025-06-12). "Eye Care for Detroit Receives Historic Recognition from Detroit City Council!". EyeCareForDetroit. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
  26. ^ danielawashington (2015-11-05). "Detroit's brightest upstarts honored at 40 under 40". The Michigan Chronicle. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
  27. ^ "40 under 40: 2014". Crain's Detroit Business. 2018-07-04. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
  28. ^ Kadrich, Brad (2022-08-31). "Corp! Honors Top Professionals, Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs". www.corpmagazine.com. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
  29. ^ Townsend, Tyrus (2017-07-13). "BE Modern Man: Meet 'Mr. Higher Learning' Dr. Cleamon Moorer Jr". Black Enterprise. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
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