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State Insurance Committee Election

State Insurance Committee Election – Candidate Resumes
The following is background information on the candidates for the state insurance committee. The candidates are listed in alphabetical order. Employees will receive ballots at their home address. You must be a participant in the state group insurance program to vote. Ballots must be postmarked by May 1 and sent to the Post Office Box in the envelope enclosed with the ballot.

Elisa Barr, Department of Correction
Employment History:
Ombudsman, Department of Correction, 2005 to present
Dean/Faculty School of Nursing, Allied Health LMU, 1995-2003
Nurse Auditor/CQI Consultant, Equifax Services, 1984-1991
Education:
University of Tennessee Knoxville, Masters of Nursing
University of Tennessee Knoxville, Doctorate Health Education
University of Tennessee Knoxville, MS Teacher Certification
Other:
Scholarship for MS Nursing Mentorship
Grant for Summer Institute for Women in Higher Education
Educational Mobility Grant RN-MSN LMU
Nursing Leadership Development Grant

Maria Broussard, Department of Financial Institutions
Employment History:
Human Resources Technician II, Department of Financial Institutions, 2008 to present
Human Resources Technician II, Department of Children’s Services, 2005-2008
Human Resources Generalist, Mid-Cumberland CSA, 2004-2005

Lynette Colvin, Department of Children’s Services
Employment History:
Administrative Services Assistant 2, Department of Children’s Services, 2007 to present
Facilities Manager, JCPenney, 1984-2007
Education:
Ohio State University, Bachelors of Science, Business Administration
Other:
Alpha Delta Pi Sorority

Phillip Earhart, Health Services and Development Agency
Employment:
Health Planner 3, Health Services and Development Agency, 2008 to present
Mental Health Program Specialist 3, Department of Mental Health, 2006-2008
Regional Network Relations Coordinator, Magellan Health, 1995-2005
Education:
Austin Peay State University, Bachelors of Business Administration
Other:
Magellan Provider Credentialing Manual, Supervisor Systems of Care, 2001 Edition
Department of Mental Health Crisis Workgroup / Best Practices
Leader of Department of Mental Health Statewide Telemedicine Workgroup 2008

Vicky Hutchings, Administrative Office of the Courts
Employment:
Appellate Project Manager, Administrative Office of the Courts, 2008 to present
Business Analyst, Administrative Office of the Courts, 2005-2008
Annuities Manager, CNA Insurance Company, 2002-2004
Education:
University of Phoenix, Masters, Business Administration
University of State of New York, Bachelors of Science, Business
Other:
Certifications in Insurance Industry of FLMI,CLU, ALHC
Licensed Insurance Agent

Bryan Merritt, Department of Human Services
Employment History:
Field Supervisor I, Department of Human Services, 2005 to present
Eligibility Counselor II, Department of Human Services, 2000-2005
Education:
University of Tennessee Chattanooga, Bachelors of Science, Psychology
Other:
Tennessee State Employees Association, Board of Directors, 2009 to present

Joseph Gower Mills, Department of Correction
Employment History:
Compliance Manager, Department of Correction, 2008 to present
Corporal, Department of Correction, 1997-2008
Officer, Department of Correction, 1994-1997
Other:
American Correctional Association, member
Employee of the Year, Correctional Peace Officers Foundation
Employee of the Month, Ground Zero work and assisting family

Cyntha Minnick, Commission on Aging and Disability
Employment History:
Accounting Manager, Commission on Aging and Disability, 2003 to present
Accountant 3, Department of Environment and Conservation, 1999-2003
Unemployment Accounting Auditor 2, Department of Labor and Workforce Development, 1996-1999
Education:
Austin Peay State University, Bachelors of Business Administration
Austin Peay State University, Masters of Science
Other:
USA Aniridig Intl
Family Housing Assn
Northeast Middle School PTO Treasurer
PhiBeta Lamba
National Association of Accountants
Association of Government Accountants
Lookup (Vision Org)
Church of God of Prophecy
ACICS TN College Professor of the Year

Thomas Oduor, Department of General Services
Employment History:
Assistant Director, Records Management, Department of General Services, 2005 to present
Records Manager, General Services, 2002-2005
Records Analyst, General Services, 2000-2002
Education:
Middle Tennessee State University, Masters of Business Administration
Middle Tennessee State University, Masters of Science, Information Systems
Cumberland University, Business Administration
Other:
Tennessee Government Management Institute, 2007
Tennessee State Employees Association
ARMA member
Electronic Records Committee of Public Records Commission, member

Isaac Okoreeh-Baah, Department of Environment and Conservation
Employment History:
ADA/Technical Res. Coord., Department of Environment and Conservation, 1988 to present
Facilities Construction Engineer 3, Department of Health, 1984-1988
Plans Examiner, Metro Nashville and Davidson County, 1979-1984
Education:
UT Knoxville, School of Architecture, Bachelors of Architecture
UT Knoxville, School of Fine Arts, Bachelors of Fine Arts
University of Science and Tech, Ghana, Africa, G.C.E. Advance Level Art
Other:
International Building Codes
National Fire Protection Association
License General Contractor

Julie Perrey, TRICOR
Employment History:
Chief Administrative Officer, TRICOR, 2003 to present
Assistant to Governor, Governor’s Office, 2001-2003
Administrative Services Assistant IV, Safety, 2000-2001
Education:
Treveca Nazarene University, Bachelors of Art, Management and Human Relations
Other:
TN Government Management Institute 2003
TN Government Executive Institute 2007
Lead Tennessee
Trevecca Nazarene University Endowment Board Member

Jeff Roberts, Department of Human Services
Employment History:
Assistant Commissioner for Finance, Department of Human Services, 2003 to present
Deputy Commissioner, Department of Education, 1999-2003
Fiscal Director 3, Department of Education, 1995-1999
Education:
University of Tennessee Knoxville, Bachelors of Science, Business Administration

Theresa Taylor, Department of Children’s Services
Employment History:
Case Manager II, Department of Children’s Services, 2005 to present
Eligibility Counselor, Department of Human Services, 2002-2005
Education:
Middle Tennessee State University, Bachelors of Science, Recording Industry

Eric Wolfenbarger, Department of Transportation
Employment History:
Equipment Mechanic 1, Department of Transportation, 1999 to present
Education:
Walters State Community College, Associates of Applied Science
Tennessee Technology Center, Auto Mechanic