Gov. Lee Announces Appointments to Key Boards & Commissions
PRESS RELEASE: OFFICE OF GOVERNOR BILL LEE, TENNESSEE
Elizabeth Lane Johnson, Press Secretary, TN State Capitol
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
January 12, 2024
Gov. Lee Announces Appointments to Key Boards & Commissions
NASHVILLE, Tenn. ā Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced appointees to a series of key state boards and commissions.
āIām pleased to appoint these highly-qualified individuals who will ensure that Tennessee continues to lead the nation,ā said Gov. Lee. āThe success of our state depends on the engagement of Tennesseans, and I look forward to their service.ā
Appointees will fill a variety of roles to ensure that Tennesseeās boards and commissions continue conducting the stateās business at the highest level. The following Tennesseans have been appointed:
Tennessee Board of Parole
- Robert L. Waggoner, Member
Heritage Conservation Trust Fund Board ā subject to legislative confirmation
- Madge Cleveland, East TN Member
- Charles Hankla, Middle TN Member
- Jeremy Nagoshiner, Middle TN Member
- Angie Box, West TN Member
- Mike Frick, West TN Member
- Phil Poux, West TN Member
Textbook and Instructional Materials Quality Commission ā subject to legislative confirmation
- Dr. Cherrye Robertson, Principal
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Advisory Board ā subject to legislative confirmation
- Garnett Decosimo, Member
- Mario Duarte, Member
University of Tennessee at Martin Advisory Board ā subject to legislative confirmation
- Dan Strasser, Member
State Board of Accountancy
- Sam Bennett, Middle TN Member
Real Estate Commission
- Geoffrey Diaz, West TN Member
Tennessee Motor Vehicle Commission
- Ian Leavy, Representative of Manufacturing
- Victor J. Evans, Representative of Consumers
Tennessee Auctioneer Commission
- Larry Sims, Middle TN Auctioneer
Air Pollution Control Board
- Kyle Etheridge, Representative of Tennessee Industry
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