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TCAPWA Executive By Nicholas Bradshaw, 2023 TCAPWA President
Committee Lifelong Learning

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PRESIDENT: Nicholas Bradshaw I always knew that I wanted to serve my community by working
Fleet Services Director, Knoxville in government. As a kid, growing up in Loudon, TN, I had little
nbradshaw@knoxvilletn.gov concept of the work done by local governments. I thought that I
(865) 215-2150 needed to be President of the United States in order to have a real
PRESIDENT ELECT: Regina Santana impact. I had a lot to learn.
Engineering Services Director, Lebanon At 18, I moved to Chattanooga for college and earned bachelor’s
rsantana@lebanontn.org degrees in public administration and history at the University of
(615) 444-3647 Tennessee-Chattanooga. Following graduation, I immediately
moved to Knoxville, enrolled in graduate school, and earned a
VICE-PRESIDENT: Kimberly Strong
Constituent Services Coordinator graduate degree in Public Administration from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
City of Chattanooga After I finished with school, my education began in earnest. I applied for nearly every public
kstrong@chattanooga.gov sector job in the greater Knoxville area, eager to begin my career in public service. The job I
(423) 643-7814 wanted most was the one that I ultimately landed – Administrative Technician with the City of
Knoxville Building Inspections Department.
SECRETARY: John Chlarson It wasn’t President of the United States, but it was a wonderful place to start and I was very
Public Works Consultant, MTAS lucky to be given the opportunity. Nearly 14 years later, it is still an honor and a privilege for
john.chlarson@tennessee.edu me to serve the people of Knoxville.
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My Public Works journey began in 2014. After a year and a half in Building Inspections and
TREASURER: Kenny Wiggins four years in Human Resources, I joined the Public Service Department as Planning and Safety
Retired, City of Alcoa Coordinator. Before I had even officially started this position, David Brace told me about
tcapwa.treasurer@gmail.com TCAPWA and said I should make plans to attend the state conference in Nashville. David,
(865) 679-9724 who was Public Service Director and my boss at the time, also was the chapter’s education
WEST DIRECTOR: Ethan Skaggs coordinator. I ended up not only attending my first TCAPWA conference that year, but also
City Engineer, Germantown leading a session.
eskaggs@germantown-tn.gov The next year, at the state conference in Chattanooga, I was elected Director of TCAPWA’s
(901) 568-1929 Upper East Branch. Along the way, I somehow managed to complete a second Master’s degree
in HR Management in 2015.
MIDDLE DIRECTOR: Lee Clark For the next four years, from 2016 through 2019, I had the pleasure of planning and
General Services Administrator, Lebanon organizing quarterly meetings for the Upper East Branch. Quarterly meetings are a great way
lee.clark@lebanontn.org
(615) 444-0825 ext. 5101 to exchange ideas and information with colleagues, but first and foremost I view them as
educational opportunities. I wanted to provide excellent programs for each of these meetings.
UPPER EAST DIRECTOR: Shane Snoderly One of my proudest moments in TCAPWA was the last branch meeting I organized, which
Director of Public Works & Eng., Alcoa consisted of a panel discussion by state legislators about Public Works programs at the state
ssnoderly@cityofalcoa-tn.gov level.
(865) 380-4812 In 2017, I transitioned to a different sector of the Public Works family when I joined the
LOWER EAST DIRECTOR: Loretta Hopper Knoxville Fleet Services Department. In 2020 I was named Knoxville’s Director of Fleet
Public Work Director, Signal Mountain Services and also became TCAPWA Vice President. My commitment to education and lifelong
lhopper@signalmountaintn.gov learning had never been more important as the world navigated the uncertainties of COVID
(423) 886-2177 and I adapted to a new role.
TN PUBLIC WORKS INSTITUTE DIRECTOR: People tease me about being a lifelong student and having a “collection” of degrees, but I
Ronnie Hammonds appreciate all the formal training I’ve received over the years and highly value those degrees.
ronniehammonds1957@yahoo.com More importantly, I have come to value all of the informal training and education that happens
(423) 530-2434 every single day in Public Works. Our field is dynamic and ever evolving. We must stay sharp
and stay on our toes in order to succeed and to continue to deliver the best possible service to
PAST PRESIDENT: John Fox our cities and to our residents. If anything, the lessons I’ve learned from friends, colleagues,
Public Utilities Manager, Collierville and mentors in Public Works are even MORE valuable to me than the degrees I’ve earned.
jfox@colliervilletn.gov Our Tennessee chapter of APWA is a fantastic place for a lifelong learner. Whether it
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be from our local branch meetings, our annual statewide conferences, or articles in TPW
CHAPTER ADMINISTRATOR: Mark Miller magazine, this chapter has done a commendable job of providing content and a forum for our
Public Works Director, Pigeon Forge members to learn and excel. I am proud to be a part of this chapter and I am excited to lead us
P.O. Box 1350, Pigeon Forge, TN 37868 forward into 2023.
markmillertcapwa@gmail.com As chapter president, my commitment will be to continue providing top-notch events
(865) 429-7312 and content to our members and to invite even more folks into the fold. TCAPWA brings
TPW PUBLISHER: Klair Kimmey people together so that we can all learn from each other and ultimately excel as Public Works
P.O. Box 22491, Knoxville, TN 37933 professionals making a positive difference in our communities.
klair@tnpublicworks.com At the end of the day, making an impact in your community is what it’s all about. And you
(865) 288-0815 (o); (865) 924-4956 (c) don’t have to be President of the United States to do it.

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