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currently serving in the military, and White’s pride in him CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS ISSUE
is palpable.
Her dedication to her family and community extends far
beyond her job, as she continually looks for ways to give Tennessee Public Works Magazine depends on articles submitted from a
variety of sources. We are thankful to our contributors. We encourage anyone
back, whether through sending care packages or simply interested in submitting an article related to Public Works in Tennessee to
being there for her coworkers when they need support. contact us at (865) 288-0815 or email info@tnpublicworks.com.
Now, after more than two decades of service, White
is back in Sanitation. The department has grown, and John Chlarson, P.E., C.P.M., is a public works, engineering and utilities
consultant for the University of Tennessee’s Municipal Technical Advisory
the dynamics have changed, but her dedication remains Service, an agency of the UT Institute for Public Service. Chlarson also serves
unwavering. as TCAPWA Chapter Secretary and Co-Chair of the TCAPWA’s Tennessee
“The city has grown so much, and the family atmosphere Public Works Institute (TPWI).
isn’t the same as it used to be. But I’m proud of everything Tiffany Howlett is Capital Improvements Program Manager, Engineering,
I’ve done, and I’m thankful for all the people I’ve met along with the City of Germantown.
the way,” she said.
Looking back on her journey, White said she never William “Bo” Mills Jr. PWLF is City of Germantown Public Works Director,
imagined she would accomplish what she has, but she’s Past APWA President and is one of 10 professionals who received the 2023
APWA Top 10 Public Works Leader of the Year Awards, which is one of
incredibly proud of the work she’s done. APWA’s highest honors, based on a lifetime of professional contributions.
“I’ve done jobs I never thought I would do. I’ve met
so many amazing people, and I’m so thankful for every Regina (Santana) Calvo-Arline is Utilities Director, City of Lebanon, and
TCAPWA Chapter Immediate Past President.
opportunity. Public Works has truly been a second family
to me,” she said. Kimberly M. Strong is TCAPWA President and Constituent Services
White’s story is a shining example of what it means to Manager in the Office of Chattanooga Mayor, Tim Kelly. She is APWA
be dedicated to one’s work, to never stop learning, and Accreditation Program Evaluator Team Leader, served as Past APWA
to always support those around you. Her journey is a Nominating Committee Chair, and former Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Committee Chair.
reminder of the power of perseverance, community, and
the bonds that are formed in the workplace. Lisa Hood Skinner, CTA, is a seasoned journalist, brand strategist and
She may have started as a guard, but she’s so much marketer who’s lived and worked around the world. In recent years she’s
more than that—she’s a cornerstone of the City of provided communications/strategic messaging for East Tennessee’s
Innovation Valley and Tennessee Valley Authority. In the last six years, she
Lebanon’s Utilities and Public Works Departments, and has won five Golden Press Card Awards from the Society of Professional
an inspiration to all who have had the privilege of working Journalists, East Tennessee chapter.
with her.

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