Brent Culberson

Brent Culberson

Chief of Staff

Brent Culberson serves as the Department’s Chief of Staff where he oversees the creation of long- and short-term strategies, improve customer service, and foster greater efficiencies that create more savings. 

Before joining the Department, Mr. Culberson served as Lipscomb University’s Vice President of Government, Community Relations, and Strategic Partnerships starting in 2022. Before joining Lipscomb, Culberson worked in Tennessee State Government at the Tennessee Department of Health where he was the Assistant Commissioner for Health Licensure and Regulation before becoming Assistant Commissioner for Legislative Affairs.

In addition to his service in the Tennessee Department of Health, Mr. Culberson served from 2013-16 on the leadership team of Secretary of State Tre Hargett where he oversaw the Division of the Charitable Solicitations, Fantasy Sports and Gaming. 

A native of Middle Tennessee, Culberson holds a Master of Arts in Conflict Management and Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Lipscomb University. He is involved in several organizations, including, Best Buddies of Tennessee, The Joseph School, and Citizens Committee for the Tennessee Prayer Breakfast.