He is founder/senior partner of Projekt WJCA, Inc., based in Franklin Lakes, N.J. He received his master’s degree in architecture from UT Arlington in 1984 and went to work for Omniplan Architects, where he became vice president of design. He later was vice president of design, construction and facilities for URGI, a 500-store national chain. Since 1994, Commer has guided WJCA. He has been active in Rotary International and also serves as scoutmaster for a troop of 40 scouts.