Budget Analyst Agency Assignments
David Thurman, Director - (615) 532-8158
Alex Schuhmann, Assistant Director - (615) 253-6765
Amie Guthormsen, Executive Administrative Assistant - ( 615) 741-7765
This functional area is composed of those elements of state government that are responsible for the overall daily operation and coordination of the many activities of government. More than any other functional area, General Government represents a diverse group of departments and agencies.
Samantha Lamon, Coordinator - (615) 253-8341
Sabrina Huffman - (615) 532-4198
- TACIR
- Human Resources
- General Services
- State Building Commission
- Facilities Revolving Fund
Chris LaForce - (615) 532-1912
- Tennessee Public Utility Commission
- Finance and Administration
- Revenue
- Miscellaneous Appropriations
- Other Post-Employment Benefits Liability
- Emergency and Contingency
This functional area focuses primarily on the educational functions of state government including K-12 education and higher education. It also includes some general government functions such as constitutional officers, human rights commission, and veterans services.
Doree Hicks, Coordinator - (615) 253-8214
Ayron Hall - (615) 253-2969
- Legislature
- Secretary of State
- Comptroller
- Human Right Commission
- Education (K-12)
- State Board of Education
- Charter School Commission
Clint Caldwell - (615) 770-3991
- Treasury
- Claims and Compensation
- Sports Wagering Advisory Council
- Veterans Services
- Higher Education
- Education Lottery
The agencies and departments of this functional group are concerned with the health and well-being of the citizens of Tennessee. This group is also responsible for the Governor's Office and the Department of Transportation.
Dean Tays, Coordinator - (615) 532-8363
Mathilde Carpet - (615) 741-7548
- Commission on Aging and Disability
- Council on Developmental Disabilities
- Bureau of TennCare
- Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
- Strategic Health-Care Programs
Payton Nicoll - (615) 360-4359
- Commission on Children and Youth
- Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
- Department of Children's Services
Will Caffey - (615) 532-8623
The agencies and departments which comprise this functional group are responsible for the interpretation and enforcement of the state's laws.
Greg Turner, Coordinator - (615) 532-8365
Robert McBride - (615) 532-8469
- Alcoholic Beverage Commission
- TRICOR
- Corrections Institute
- Board of Parole
- Department of Correction
- Tennessee Bureau of Investigation
Patricia Lee - (615) 507-6614
The Resources and Regulation functional group promotes and protects the state's natural, historical, and cultural resources as well as its consumers and workers. The Business, Transportation, and Economic Development related agencies are responsible for encouraging economic activity, thereby improving the livelihood of all Tennesseans through better job opportunities.
Colleen Daniels, Coordinator- (615) 313-5818
William Nolan - (615) 770-0426
- Tennessee Arts Commission
- Department of Agriculture
- Department of Environment and Conservation
- Historical Commission
- Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
- Department of Commerce and Insurance
- Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Josh Frazier - (615) 770-3959
The Capital Budget and Debt Service group supports the development and oversight of the state's capital improvement and maintenance efforts. This group also tracks planned use of debt.