Commission Committees

Below you will find the list of Anderson County Commission Committees for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year.  Click on the Committee Name to see the Committee Members.

Committee Members:

Tyler Mayes-Commissioner D-1
Michael Foster-Commissioner D-2
Josh Anderson-Commissioner D-3
Stephen Verran-Commissioner D-7
Ebony Capshaw-Commissioner D-6
Sabra Beauchamp-Commission D-7
Phil Yager-Commission D-8

Established by T.C.A. 9-3-405
Standing Committee
Nominated and appointed by County Legislative Body

Committee Members:

Tyler Mayes-Commissioner D-1
Denise Palmer-Commissioner D-2
Shelly Vandagriff-Commissioner D-3
Shain Vowell-Commissioner D-4
Jerry White-Commissioner D-5
Anthony Allen-Commissioner D-6
Sabra Beauchamp-Commissioner D-7
Bob Smallridge-Commissioner D-8

Established by 1981 Financial Management Act

Standing Committee
Rule XVI: 1 year life unless specified yearly
Membership required to be people who hold certain positions
Nominated and appointed by County Legislative Body

Committee Members:

Tracy Wandell, Commissioner D-1
Joshua Anderson, Commissioner D-3
Tim Isbel, Commissioner D-4
Phil Yager, Commissioner D-8
Terry Frank, Mayor
Dr. Tim Parrott, Director of Schools
Gary Long, Road Superintendent

Established by 1981 Financial Management Act

Standing Committee
Membership required to be people who hold certain positions
Nominated and appointed by County Legislative Body
Members need not be members of County legislative body

Committee Members:

Michael Foster                              Commissioner D-2
Shelly Vandagriff                           Commissioner D-3
Tim Isbel                                        Commissioner D-4
Jerry White                                    Commissioner D-5
Ebony Capshaw                            Commissioner D-6

Standing Committee
Nominated and appointed by County Legislative Body

Committee Members:

Tracy Wandell, Commissioner D-1
Shelly Vandergriff, Commissioner D-3
Tim Isbel, Commissioner D-4
Shain Vowell, Commissioner D-4
Ebony Capshaw, Commissioner D-6
Bob Smallridge, Commissioner D-8
Terry Frank (ex-officio), County Mayor
Law Director

Established by Resolution 10/21/2002

Standing Committee
Nominated and appointed by County Legislative Body

Committee Members:

Tyler Mayes, Commissioner D-1
Denise Palmer, Commissioner D-2
Shelly Vandergriff, Commissioner D-3
Tim Isbel, Commissioner D-4
Jerry White, Commissioner D-5
Anthony Allen, Commissioner D-6
Sabra Beauchamp, Commissioner D-7
Bob Smallridge, Commissioner D-8

Established in by Resolution

Standing Committee
Nominated and appointed by County Legislative Body

Committee Members:

Tyler Mayes, Commissioner D-1
Denise Palmer, Commissioner D-2
Joshua Anderson, Commissioner D-3
Tim Isbel, Commissioner D-4
Jerry White, Commissioner D-5
Anthony Allen, Commissioner D-6
Sabra Beauchamp, Commissioner D-7
Bob Smallridge, Commissioner D-8

Established by Resolution

Standing Committee
Nominated and appointed by County Legislative Body
Rules of Procedure Regulate Membership

Committee Members:

Tyler Mayes, Commissioner D-1
Denise Palmer, Commissioner D-2
Shelly Vandergriff, Commissioner D-3
Shain Vowell, Commissioner D-4
Jerry White, Commissioner D-5
Anthony Allen, Commissioner D-6
Stephen Verran, Commissioner D-7
Phil Yager, Commissioner D-8

Established in 2003 by Resolution

Standing Committee
Nominated and appointed by County Legislative Body

Committee Members:

Tyler Mayes, Commissioner D-1
Michael Foster, Commissioner D-2
Joshua Anderson, Commissioner D-3
Tim Isbel, Commissioner D-4
Robert McKamey, Commissioner D-5
Ebony Capshaw, Commissioner D-6
Stephen Verran, Commissioner D-7
Phil Yager, Commissioner D-8

Established by Resolution

Standing Committee
Nominated and appointed by County Legislative Body
Rules of Procedure Regulate Membership

Committee Members:

Denise Palmer, Commissioner D-2
Michael Foster, Commissioner D-2
Josh Anderson, Commissioner D-3
Shelly Vandergriff, Commissioner D-3
Tim Isbel, Commissioner D-4
Sabra Beauchamp, Commissioner D-7

Established by Resolution

Standing Committee
Membership Required to be People who Obtain Certain Positions
Nominated and appointed by County Legislative Body

Committee Members:

Terry Frank, County Mayor
Josh Anderson, Commissioner D-3
Shain Vowell, Commissioner D-4
Ebony Capshaw, Commissioner D-6
Phil Yager, Commissioner D-8

Established by T.C.A. 67-5-2507

Standing Committee
Membership required to be people who obtain certain positions
Nominated and appointed by County Legislative Body

Committee Members:

Tyler Mayes, Commissioner D-1
Michael Foster, Commissioner D-2
Ebony Capshaw, Commissioner D-6
Anthony Allen, Commissioner D-6
Bob Smallridge, Commissioner D-8

Established by Resolution

Standing Committee
Nominated and appointed by County Legislative Body

Board of Commissioners

FY 2024-2025 Boards, Committees and Commissions

Committee Members

Tracy Wandell, Commissioner
Denise Palmer, Commissioner
Shain Vowell, Commissioner
Jerry White, Commissioner
Phil Yager, Commissioner

Established by T.C.A. 7-5-1120

Appointed by Mayor
Ratified by County Legislative Body
Members Need Not Be Member of County Legislative Body

Committee Members

Michael Foster, County Commissioner
Josh Anderson, County Commissioner
Shelly Vandagriff, County Commissioner
Amanda Evans, Farm Woman
Joe Hall, Farm Man
Jeremy Horne, Farm Man
Kathy Turpin, Farm Woman

Established by T.C.A. 7-5-1120

Appointed by Mayor
Ratified by County Legislative Body
Members Need Not Be Member of County Legislative Body

Committee Members

Louise McKown, Committee Chair
Roger Lloyd, ADA Coordinator
Anthony Allen, County Commissioner
Stephen Verran, County Commissioner
Open, Site Compliance/Wheelchairs
Open, Schools
Open, Schools

Oversee policies and facilities compliance with ADA Act

Zenith “Ricky” Rose (9/27)-Citizen
Jack Shelton (9/27)-Citizen
George Horton (9/25)-Citizen
Ernie Bowles (9/26)-Citizen
Charles “Dusty” Irwin-Citizen

Established by Private Act
4 Year Staggered Terms
Appointed by County Mayor
Ratified by County Legislative Body

Michael Foster, County Commissioner
Josh Anderson, County Commissioner
Tim Isbel, County Commissioner
Jerry White, County Commissioner
Stephen Verran, County Commissioner
Steven Phillips-Citizen
Jeff Watson-Citizen
Open
Open
Open

Established by T.C.A. 57-5-105
Nominated by Nominating Committee
Ratified by County Legislative Body
Members need not be member of County Legislative Body

Terry Frank, County Mayor
Dr. Tim Parrott, Director of Schools
Jeanie Bertram, Citizen
Dr. Thomas Clary, Physician
Dr. Mark Garrett, Veterinarian
Deborah Horton, Co. Health Officer
Dr. Jim McBride, Pharmacist
Dr. Curtis Sexton, Physician
Charles Turner, Co. Health Director

Established by T.C.A. 68-2
Nominated by County Mayor
Ratified by County Legislative Body
Members need not be member of County Legislative Body
Members required to hold certain positions

Jerry White, Commissioner
Archie Burgess, Citizen
James Ferguson, Citizen
Mark Skove, Citizen
Carl Kenneth Wright, Citizen

Established by T.C.A. 13-7-101
Nominated by Nominating Committee
Ratified by County Legislative Body
Members need not be member of County Legislative Body

Richie Noe, Citizen
Lisa Smith, Citizen
Mark Weaver, Citizen

Established by T.C.A. 8-8-405
3 Year Term
Nominated by Nominating Committee
Ratified by County Legislative Body
Members need not be member of County Legislative Body

Josh Anderson, County Commissioner

3 Year Term
Nominated by the Board
Ratified by County Legislative Body
County entitled to seat(s) on Board

Russell Barker, Sheriff
David S. Clark, District Attorney
Ratisha Collier, Parole Officer
Ann Coria, Public Defender
Dan Cox, Parole Officer
Walter Cum, Officer
Chad McNabb, PSI Probation
Caitlin Nolan, Citizen

Established by T.C.A. 40-36-201
Nominated by the County Mayor
Ratified by County Legislative Body
Members need not be member of CLB
County entitled to seat (s) on board
Members required to hold certain positions

Josh Anderson, County Commissioner
Scott Burton, Citizen
John Croes, Citizen
Tony Powers, Citizen
Lewis Ridenour, Citizen

Established by T.C.A. 11-21-102
5 Year Terms
Appointed by the County Mayor
Ratified by County Legislative Body
Members need not be member of CLB

Terry Frank, County Mayor
Tyler Mayes, Chairperson of County Legislative Body
Jeff Cole, County Clerk
Rex Lynch, Circuit Court Clerk
Hal Cousins, Clerk & Master
Dr. Tim Parrott, Director of Schools
Gary Long, Road Superintendent
Open, Judge
Johnny Alley, Property Assessor
Tim Shelton, Register of Deeds
Russell Barker, Sheriff
Regina Copeland, Trustee
Open, Commission Member
Dail Cantrell, School Board Member
Dusty Irwin, County Mayor Appointment
Shain Vowell, County Legislative Board Appointment
Open, Ombudsman/Law Director

Established 5/21/2007
Members required to hold certain positions

David Bradshaw
Mary Matheny
D. Jane Miller
William T. Gallaher
William “Bear” Stephenson

Established by T.C.A. 2-12-101
2 Year Terms
Appointed by State Agency
Members need not be member of County Legislative Body

Terry Allen (1/27)
Russell Barker (1/25), Sheriff
Jeremy Huddleston (1/28), Oak Ridge Police Department
Anne Jordan (1/25), Citizen
Brice Kidwell (1/26), Anderson County Emergency Management Agency
Tyler Mayes (1/27), County Commissioner
James Shetterly (1/26), Rocky Top Police Department
Nathan Sweet (1/28), Anderson County Emergency Medical Services
Scott Thomas (1/27), Anderson County Emergency Medical Services

Established by T.C.A. 7-86-105
Appointed by County Mayor
Ratified by County Legislative Body
Members need not be member of County Legislative Body

Terry Frank, County Mayor
Robby Holbrook, Director of Finance
Kim Jeffers-Whitaker, Human Resource Director
Shain Vowell, Sheriff’s Department
Phil Yager, County Commissioner

Established by County Resolution-4/21/08
Members required to hold certain positions

Committee Members

Harold Edwards
James Ferguson
George T. Paynter
Mark Watson
Harold Whited

Established by T.C.A. 67-1-401
2 Year Terms

Nominated by the Nominating Committee
Ratified by County Legislative Body
Members need not be member of County Legislative Body
Members required to hold certain positions

Committee Members

Josh Anderson, County Commissioner
Terry Frank, County Mayor

Established by Contract

Committee Members

Tracy Wandell, County Commissioner

Sabra Beauchamp, County Commissioner
Ambrea Kroth, Andersonville VFD
Jamie Brewster, Briceville VFD
Dusty Sharpe, Claxton VFD
Jeff Little, Clinton FD
Stephanie Fox, Marlow VFD
Josh Lane, Medford VFD
Rick Roach, Norris FD
Travis Solomon, Oak Ridge FD
Justin Bailey, Oliver Springs FD
Elliott Mitzelfield, Rescue Squad
Anthony Braden, Rocky Top FD

Established 3/21/24

Committee Members

Tracy Wandell, County Commissioner
Robert McKamey, County Commissioner
Stephen Verran, County Commissioner
Lauren Biloski, Citizen
Joe Hall, Citizen
Joyce Klee, Citizen
Steven Newby, Citizen
Vada Oberlin, Citizen
Marybeth Skeans, Citizen

Nominated by the Nominating Committee
Ratified by County Legislative Body
Members Need Not be Members of County Legislative Body

Terry Frank. Mayor
Open, Law Director
Jeff Cole, County Clerk
Rex Lynch, Circuit Court Clerk
Robby Holbrook, Finance Director
Johnny Alley,  Property Assessor
Tim Shelton, Register of Deeds
Gary Long, Road Superintendent
Russell Barker, Sheriff
Regina Copeland, Trustee
Hal Cousins, Clerk and Master
Shain Vowell, County Commissioner

Established by Resolution 200-3-05
Appointed by County Mayor
Ratified by County Legislative Body
Members Required to Hold Certain Positions

Robert Baird (11/24)
Ernest Bowles (11/28)
Edward Coker (11/26)
Hugh Evans (11/28)
David Hopper (11/24)
Steve Queener (11/28)
Timothy Sharp (11/24)
William Stephenson (11/26)
Donald Whitaker (11/26)

Established by T.C.A. 7-53-301
Six Year Terms
Nominated by Board
Ratified by County Legislative Body

Terry Frank. Mayor
Jeff Cole, County Clerk
Rex Lynch, Circuit Court Clerk
Robby Holbrook, Finance Director
Johnny Alley,  Property Assessor
Tim Shelton, Register of Deeds
Gary Long, Road Superintendent
Russell Barker, Sheriff
Regina Copeland, Trustee
Hal Cousins, Clerk and Master
Anthony Allen, County Commissioner
Open, Human Resource Director
Open, Law Director

Established by Resolution 200-3-05
Appointed by County Mayor
Ratified by County Legislative Body
Members Required to Hold Certain Positions

Terry Frank. Mayor
Jeff Cole, County Clerk
Rex Lynch, Circuit Court Clerk
Robby Holbrook, Finance Director
Johnny Alley,  Property Assessor
Tim Shelton, Register of Deeds
Gary Long, Road Superintendent
Russell Barker, Sheriff
Regina Copeland, Trustee
Tracy Wandell, County Commissioner
Josh Anderson, County Commissioner
Sabra Beauchamp, County Commissioner

Established by Private Act 1-17-06
Ratified by County Legislative Body
Members Required to Hold Certain Positions

Jess Anne Cole (6/26)-Clinton
Vickie Underwood (6/27)-Clinton
Charlotte Johnson (6/26)-County
Terri Ryan (6/27)-County
Carolyn Boswell (6/25)-Norris
Tommy Mariner (6/27)-Norris
Christy Hibler (6/25)-Rocky Top
Debbie Shaw (6/27)-Rocky Top
Josh Anderson (6/25)-Commissioner

Established by T.C.A. 10-3-104

Terry Frank, County Mayor
Tim Isbel, County Commission
Mark Morgan, Citizen

Established by T.C.A. 64-2-104
Nominated by the Nominating Committee
Ratified by County Legislative Body
Nominated by County Mayor

Robbie DeJarnette
Harold Edwards
Ned Ferguson
H.A. (Tony) Gregg
Tim Isbel, County Commissioner
Benjamin Stephens
Jonathan Tue

Established by T.C.A. 13-3-201
4 Year Terms

Steven Poppick (9/26), Citizen
Harold Edwards (9/25), Citizen
Anthony Allen (9/26), County Commissioner
Robert McKamey (9/26), County Commissioner
Jerry White (9/26), County Commissioner
Bill Riggs (9/29), City of Clinton
Adam Ledford (9/29), City of Norris
Patrick Berge (9/25), City of Oak Ridge
Cory Jenkins (9/29), City of Oliver Springs
Terry Bearden (9/26), City of Rocky Top

Established by T.C.A. 68-211-813 (a)
6 Year Terms

Terry Frank, Anderson County Mayor
Tim Isbel, Anderson County Commission
Michael Foster, Anderson County Commission
Jason Brown, City of Clinton Representative
Chris Mitchel, City of Norris Representative
Charlie Smith, City of Rocky Top City Representative
Beth Hickman, City of Oak Ridge Representative
Cory Jenkins, City of Oliver Springs Representative
Katherine Birkbeck, Historic Downtown Clinton/Main Street
Brent Galloway, Windrock Park
Nate Housley, Norris Dam State Park
Serena Satterfield, Stardust Marina
Amanda Bridges, Holiday Inn Express
John Meyer, Museum of Appalachia
Jimmy Taylor, Citizen Representative
Katy Watt, Oak Ridge Convention and Visitor’s Bureau
Christine Michaels, Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce
Maria Hooks, Rocky Top Chamber of Commerce
Rick Meredith, Anderson County Chamber of Commerce
Stephanie Wells, Anderson County Tourism Council

Established by T.C.A. 5-29-203
1 Year Term

Tracy Wandell, County Commissioner
Robert McKamey, County Commissioner
Stephen Verran, County Commissioner
John Aperans, Veteran
Marc Brooks, Veteran
Robert Matthews, Veteran
Michael Wagoner, Veteran
Scott Nation* Veterans Service Director

Established 11/20/06
Nominated by Nominating Committee