Dwayne H. Tucker

National Director
Brentwood, TN


Dwayne H. Tucker was elected to the National Board of Directors of WoodmenLife in 2016. He currently serves as Chairman of the Compensation Committee and on the Audit Committee. Tucker is a member of WoodmenLife Chapter 1 in Nashville, TN.

Tucker brings a wealth of experience to his role on the board, including nearly 30 years in the financial services and transportation industries. He is the Founder & CEO of Dwayne Tucker Consulting, LLC, through which he provides executive coaching and leadership consulting services.

Tucker received his Bachelor of Science degree from Tennessee State University in Nashville. He has also earned his Certification in Employment Law from the Antioch School of Law in Washington, D.C.; received certifications in multiple programs in diversity and inclusion training; and completed the Finance and Accounting for the Non-Financial Manager program from Wharton School of Business, which is affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.

Tucker serves numerous non-profit organizations, including as Chairman of the Tennessee State University Foundation Board. Tucker currently serves as the interim president at Tennessee State University. He also serves as an executive advisor at LEAD Public Schools and will return to the roll of full-time CEO of LEAD Public Schools on July 1, 2025. In addition, Tucker volunteers with Junior Achievement, facilitating after-school programs and co-instructing business classes.

Tucker’s hobbies include golf and international travel. He and his wife, Carmen, have two children.