NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced new appointees to several 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 Governor Lee. “The success of our state depends on the engagement of Tennesseans, and I look forward to their service.”
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The appointees will occupy various roles to maintain the high standards of Tennessee’s boards and commissions. Here are the newly appointed individuals:
**Tennessee Housing Development Agency Board of Directors**
– Stephen Dixon, Representative of Mortgage Banking
– Maeghan Jones, Representative of Not-For-Profit Corporations
– Eva Romero, Representative of Licensed Real Estate Brokers
**Tennessee Public Utility Commission** – Subject to Legislative Confirmation
– David Jones, Commissioner
**Tennessee Forestry Commission** – Subject to Legislative Confirmation
– Sharon Jean-Phillippe, At-Large Member
**Tennessee Board of Regents** – Subject to Legislative Confirmation
– Deanne Dewitt, 6th Congressional District
– Jeremy Harrell, Middle Tennessee At-Large
**Tennessee Heritage Conservation Trust Fund Board of Directors** – Subject to Legislative Confirmation
– Michael Bittel, East Tennessee
**Tennessee State University Board of Trustees** – Subject to Legislative Confirmation
– Dimeta Smith Knight, Trustee
**University of Tennessee at Knoxville Advisory Board** – Subject to Legislative Confirmation
– Allen Carter, Member
**University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Advisory Board** – Subject to Legislative Confirmation
– Todd Womack, Member
**Douglas Henry State Museum Commission**
– Michael Keeney, West Tennessee
– Derita Coleman Williams, West Tennessee
**Tennessee Auctioneer Commission**
– Jay White, At-Large
**Street Racing Task Force**
– Michael Keeney, Member
**Tennessee Board of Utility Regulation**
– Alex Smith, Representative of the Interest of Utilities
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