The Office of the Governor of the State of Tennessee

09/13/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/13/2024 13:16

Gov. Lee Announces Appointments to Key Boards & Commissions

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Today, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced appointees to a series of key state boards and commissions.

"I'm pleased to appoint these highly-qualified individuals who will ensure that Tennessee continues to lead the nation," said Gov. Lee. "The success of our state depends on the engagement of Tennesseans, and I look forward to their service."

Appointees will fill a variety of roles to ensure that Tennessee's boards and commissions continue conducting the state's business at the highest level. The following Tennesseans have been appointed:

Tennessee Housing Development Agency Board of Directors

· Stephen Dixon, Representative of Mortgage Banking

· Maeghan Jones, Representative of Not-For-Profit Corporations

· Eva Romero, Representative of Licensed Real Estate Brokers

Tennessee Public Utility Commission - Subject to Legislative Confirmation

· David Jones, Commissioner

Tennessee Forestry Commission - Subject to Legislative Confirmation

· Sharon Jean-Phillippe, At-Large Member

Tennessee Board of Regents - Subject to Legislative Confirmation

· Deanne Dewitt, 6th Congressional District

· Jeremy Harrell, Middle Tennessee At-Large

Tennessee Heritage Conservation Trust Fund Board of Directors - Subject to Legislative Confirmation

· Michael Bittel, East Tennessee

Tennessee State University Board of Trustees - Subject to Legislative Confirmation

· Dimeta Smith Knight, Trustee

University of Tennessee at Knoxville Advisory Board - Subject to Legislative Confirmation

· Allen Carter, Member

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Advisory Board - Subject to Legislative Confirmation

· Todd Womack, Member

Douglas Henry State Museum Commission

· Michael Keeney, West Tennessee

· Derita Coleman Williams, West Tennessee

Tennessee Auctioneer Commission

· Jay White, At-Large

Street Racing Task Force

· Michael Keeney, Member

Tennessee Board of Utility Regulation

· Alex Smith, Representative of the Interest of Utilities

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