Gordon Comfort is an experienced executive leader with a track record of leading complex organizations through growth, transformation, and operational improvement. He has served as both Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer across education, nonprofit, and enterprise environments, overseeing large teams, managing multi-million-dollar operations, and implementing systems that drive performance and accountability.

• Operational Leadership

• Organizational Transformation

• KPI and OKR Development

• Strategic Planning and Execution

• Team Building and Leadership Development

• Cross-Functional Alignment

• Process Improvement and Systems Design

American Kennel Club (AKC)
2024 – 2026

Led enterprise operations across technology, customer experience, marketing, and national program delivery for an $80M+ organization. Worked across departments to improve operational alignment, modernize systems, and support strategic initiatives.

Chief Operating Officer

ACCEL
2019 – 2024

Oversaw multi-state education and clinical service operations supporting children and families. Led a workforce of more than 500 employees across multiple regions and supported organizational growth and expansion.

Chief Executive Officer / Executive Director

Goodwill Industries of the Columbia
2011 – 2015

Led organizational turnaround and growth, improving performance and increasing revenue while strengthening operational systems and accountability.

Teacher, Assistant Principal, Principal, School Board Member

Served in multiple leadership roles in public education, building experience in instructional leadership, team development, and community engagement.

Master’s Degree
 Harvard University – Cambridge, MA

Bachelor of Arts
 Brigham Young University – Provo, UT