Gov. Lee Announces Appointments to Key Boards & Commissions

Friday, February 20, 2026 | 11:00am

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced appointees to 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 appreciate 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 Regents – Subject to Legislative Confirmation

  • Christi Branscom, 2nd Congressional District
  • Matt Herriman, 4th Congressional District
  • Miles Burdine, 1st Congressional District

Tennessee Board of Parole

  • Mae Beavers, Member
  • Barrett Rich, Member

Tennessee Heritage Conservation Trust Fund Board – Subject to Legislative Confirmation

  • Dr. Tyler Forrest, East Tennessee
  • Peter Claussen, East Tennessee
  • Andrew Goddard, Middle Tennessee
  • Mike Frick, West Tennessee

Tennessee Film, Entertainment, and Music Commission

  • William Lowery, Member
  • Richard Ross, Member
  • Ted Heinig, Member
  • Thomas Sturdivant, Member

Tennessee State Workforce Development Board

  • Kelly North, Business Representative

Tennessee Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council

  • Dr. Shaun Gleason, Member

Tennessee Board of Pharmacy

  • Melissa (Missy) Oliver Boruff, Pharmacist

Tennessee Housing Development Agency

  • Daniel Springer, Public Member

Public Charter School Commission – Subject to Legislative Confirmation

  • Tom Marino, West Tennessee

Tennessee Historical Commission

  • Ben Silverman, At Large Member

East Tennessee State University Board of Trustees – Subject to Legislative Confirmation

  • Tony Treadway, Trustee

Middle Tennessee State University Board of Trustees – Subject to Legislative Confirmation

  • Tom Boyd, Trustee

Tennessee Technological University Board of Trustees – Subject to Legislative Confirmation

  • Camron Rudd, Trustee

University of Memphis Board of Trustees – Subject to Legislative Confirmation

  • Mike Keeney, Trustee

University of Tennessee at Knoxville Advisory Board – Subject to Legislative Confirmation

  • Michael Dane Scism, Member
  • Todd Skelton, Member

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Advisory Board - Subject to Legislative Confirmation

  • Garnett Decosimo, Member
  • Dr. Elaine Swafford, Member

University of Tennessee Health Science Center Advisory Board - Subject to Legislative Confirmation

  • Randall Davis, Member
  • Gary Passons, Member

University of Tennessee at Martin Advisory Board - Subject to Legislative Confirmation

  • Alec Richardson, Member
  • Jennifer Hampton, Member

University of Tennessee Southern Advisory Board - Subject to Legislative Confirmation

  • usan Marsh Mayfield, Member
  • Doran Johnson, Member
  • Doug Haney, Member

Tennessee Claims Commission – Subject to Legislative Confirmation

  • Joshua R. Walker, East Tennessee

Tennessee Textbook and Instructional Materials Quality Commission – Subject to Legislative Confirmation

  • John Weston Jr., West Tennessee Public Member