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

“I am proud to announce these appointees who will ensure that Tennessee continues to lead the nation,” said Lee. “Our state’s success depends on engaged citizens, and I thank these Tennesseans for their dedicated 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: 

Public Charter School Commission – subject to legislative confirmation 

Michael Carter of Davidson County – Middle Tennessee 

Alan Levine of Washington County – East Tennessee 

Chris Tutor of Shelby County – West Tennessee 

Tennessee Board of Regents – subject to legislative confirmation 

Shane Hooper of Bedford County – 4th Congressional District 

Todd Kaestner of Williamson County – 7th Congressional District 

Nisha Powers of Shelby County – 9th Congressional District 

Kyle Spurgeon of Madison County – 8th Congressional District 

Tennessee Historical Commission 

Jim Haywood of Haywood County – West Tennessee