Gov. Lee Announces Appointments to Key Boards & Commissions

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced appointees to a series of key state boards and commissions.

“I’m pleased to appoint these highly-qualified individuals who will ensure that Tennessee continues to lead the nation,” said Gov. Lee. “The success of our state depends on the engagement of Tennesseans, and I look forward to their service.”

Appointees will fill a variety of roles to ensure that Tennessee’s boards and commissions continue conducting the state’s business at the highest level. The following Tennesseans have been appointed:

Tennessee Board of Parole

• Robert L. Waggoner, Member

Heritage Conservation Trust Fund Board – 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 – subject to legislative confirmation

• Dr. Cherrye Robertson, Principal

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Advisory Board – subject to legislative confirmation

• Garnett Decosimo, Member
• Mario Duarte, Member

University of Tennessee at Martin Advisory Board – 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