He is currently Director of Development and External Relations for the University Library at the University of California in Berkeley. Prior to this position, he held the positions of Chief Development Officer for the UC Davis Health System and Associate Director of College Relations for the UC Berkeley College of Engineering.

Commissioner Duer’s community and professional associations include serving on the School Board Oversight Committee for the West Contra Costa School District, acting as Secretary/Treasurer for Kamps for Kids in Richmond, and membership in the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, a national clearinghouse for fundraising professionals.

Commissioner Duer earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in speech from UC Berkeley and a master’s degree in education from the University of Southern California, Los Angeles. Early in his career, he taught secondary school in Richmond, California and Mwense, Zambia.