Staff Directory
Commissioner's Office
| Andy Holt, Commissioner | 615-837-5103 | |
| Carragan Fields, Executive Assistant | 615-837-5103 | |
| Jenny Howard, Deputy Commissioner | 615-837-5103 | |
| Kim Ridings, Executive Assistant | 615-837-5105 | |
| Paul Overholser, Assistant Commissioner for Administration and Grants | 615-339-0753 | |
| Vacant, Assistant Commissioner for Policy and Legislation | ||
| Heather Slayton, State Forester and Assistant Commissioner for Forestry | 615-837-5432 | |
| Dr. Samantha Beaty, State Veterinarian and Assistant Commissioner for Animal Health | 615-837-5179 | |
| Dr. Adam Travis, Assistant Commissioner for Consumer and Industry Services | 615-313-4986 | |
| Dr. Maria Ramsey, Assistant Commissioner for Public Affairs | 615-837-5207 | |
| Blake Ramsey, Assistant Commissioner for Business Development | 615-837-5160 | |
| Matthew McClanahan, General Counsel | 615-587-7264 | |
| Liz Sneed, Human Resources Business Partner | 615-837-5115 | |
| Tennessee Agricultural Crime Unit | 844-242-7463 |
Administration and Grants Division 615-837-5103
| Paul Overholser, Assistant Commissioner | 615-339-0753 | |
| Rachel Sullivan, Grants & Budget Director | 615-651-0079 | |
| Christopher Wiesmueller, Fiscal & Purchasing Director | 615-924-2120 | |
| Teresa Sneed, Audit & Compliance Director | 615-913-7967 | |
| Fiscal Services | 615-837-5173 | |
| Commodity Distribution | 615-837-5066 | |
| Land and Water Stewardship | 615-837-5306 | |
| Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program (TAEP) | 800-342-8206 | |
| Public Affairs | ||
| Dr. Maria Ramsey, Assistant Commissioner | 615-837-5207 | |
| Kellie Hensley, Director of Communications | 615-927-1106 | |
| Kim Doddridge, Public Information Officer | 615-519-1405 |
Forestry Division 615-837-5520
| Complete Forestry Staff Directory | ||
| Heather Slayton, State Forester and Assistant Commissioner | 615-837-5432 | |
| Wade Waters, Assistant State Forester for Forest Protection | 615-837-5539 | |
| Jay Hayek, Assistant State Forester for Grants, Forest Management, and Reforestation | 615-483-6349 | |
| Gina Sowders, Reforestation Unit Leader | 423-368-3678 | |
| David Fiorella, Fire Management Unit Leader | 615-571-3726 | |
| District Foresters | ||
| Scott Huff - West Tennessee District | 731-967-6606 Fax: 731-986-5356 | |
| Brian Hughett - Highland Rim District | 615-740-2023 Fax: 615-797-3113 | |
| Jaime Nunan - Cumberland District | 931-581-3866 | |
| Darren Bailey - East Tennessee District | 865-974-7387 Fax: 865-974-4172 |
Consumer and Industry Services Division 615-837-5150
| Dr. Adam Travis, Assistant Commissioner | 615-837-5150 | |
| Mark Powell, Feed, Seed, Fertilizer and Pesticides Program Director | 615-837-5135 | |
| Anni Self, Plant Certification Program Director | 615-837-5313 | |
| Danny Withers, Food and Dairy Program Director | 615-837-8375 | |
| Mark Hanes, Weights and Measures Program Director | 615-837-5109 | |
| Patricia Szappanos Hart, Quality Manager | 615-837-5038 | |
| Pesticide & Plant Certification Field Offices | ||
| Middle Tennessee, McMinnville | 931-698-3885 |
Animal Health Division 615-837-5120
| Dr. Samantha Beaty, State Veterinarian and Assistant Commissioner | 615-837-5179 | |
| Dr. Whitnie Smartt, Assistant State Veterinarian | 615-290-3270 | |
| Dr. Ariella Barry, Staff Veterinarian | 615-837-5120 | |
| Dr. Lynn Spivey, Staff Veterinarian | 615-837-5120 | |
| Caillynn Rector, Poultry Programs Coordinator | 615-837-5120 | |
| Susan Leimer, Animal ID Coordinator | 615-837-5248 |