Staff

TCMA Committees

This committee is responsible for monitoring legislation at the Tennessee General Assembly to ensure that the interests of local governments in Tennessee are protected, and to be advocates for legislation that protects and encourages professional management in Tennessee local governments. This committee is also responsible for developing strategies that protect and promote the benefits of the Council-Manager form of government.

The committee occasionally writes or facilitates the preparation of position papers that reflect the policy position of TCMA on the matters described above. This committee is also responsible for establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other organizations that share common interests with TCMA.

Committee Members

David Smoak	Farragut
Molly Mehner	Collierville
Kirk Bednar	Brentwood
Blake Walley	Savannah
Jason Huisman	Germantown
Tim Ellis	Goodlettsville
Russell Treadway	Sevierville
Andrew Ellard	Morristown
Eric Stuckey	Franklin
Randy Hemann	Oak Ridge

This committee works to advance the professional capabilities of Tennessee city managers and administrators through assessment and development of conference program sessions, soliciting qualified speakers, providing support for credentialing programs, and securing supplemental funding for continuing education programs. They are also responsible for developing mentoring programs for new members and recruits to the profession.

Committee Members

Pam Caskie	Spring Hill
Roger Campbell	Maryville
Steve Collie	Millersville
Scott Collins	Fairview
Kim Foster	Paris
John Hickman	Waynesboro
Julie High	Goodlettsville
Mike Housewright	Mount Carmel
Mark Johnson	Alcoa
Ken McLawhon	Thompson's Station
Jennifer Moody	Tullahoma
Josh Ray	Shelbyville
Ted Rogers	Collegedale
Eric Stuckey	Franklin
C. Seth Sumner	Athens
Russell Treadway	Sevierville
Marc Woerner	Atoka

 

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This committee is responsible for enhancing TCMA communication through social media outlets, notifying the Executive Director of announcements for the newsletter, promotional items for changing the form of government and celebrating success stories of city manager cities through appropriate mediums. The committee will also provide advice and support to members in transition by providing a list of resources, professional opportunities, and personal encouragement. In addition, this committee is responsible for networking and promoting the profession to potential city managers through educational institutions, graduate programs and providing networking and mentoring programs for early career professionals.

Committee Members

Chris Acuff	UT-Chattanooga
Allison Baker	Goodlettsville
Jeff Fleming
Lauran Gray	Oak Ridge
Trevor Hobbs	Farragut
Paul Nutting
Beth Reardon	Belle Meade
Hellyn Riggins	Eagleville
Todd Smith	Greeneville
C. Seth Sumner	Athens
Candice Tillman	Springfield
Michele Toro	Collegedale
Blake Walley	Savannah
Jordan Wilkins	Tullahoma
Cody Wood	Lexington

The Nomination and Recognition Committee is responsible for recommending annually to Corporate Members at the annual business meeting, a slate of candidates to be elected to serve on the board of directors. The committee is also responsible for review and selection of awardees for the Association’s professional awards: City Manager of the Year; and the Assistant City Manager of the Year (awarded in even numbered years). The professional awards are presented at the TML Annual Conference each June. The chairperson of this five person committee is the immediate past president (if still a Corporate Member), with the four other committee members being either a past president or a past recipient of the City Manager of the Year award.

Committee Members

David Smoak	Farragut
Kirk Bednar	Brentwood
Tracy Baker	Sevierville
Victor Lay	Nolensville

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This Committee is responsible for monitoring Full and Associate Members for compliance with the ICMA Code of Ethics and may serve as the local fact-finding body for any ICMA ethics inquiry. The committee serves as the hearing board for any ethics complaints filed against a TCMA member (that is not a member of ICMA) and may recommend expulsion of members in accordance with Article 8 of the TCMA Constitution.  The committee is an advocate for programs to proactively educate members about the expectations of conduct and behavior under the ICMA Code of Ethics and its associated guidelines.

Committee Members

Kevin Helms	Athens
James Lewellen	Collierville
Ryan Martin	Springfield
Beth Rhoton	Winchester
Todd Spearman	Smyrna
Bob Wilson
Marc Woerner	Atoka

 

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