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some good for the public today. It has has integrity, they strive to do the right been to many “Star Trek” conventions
been my dream since I was a kid to thing in any situation, are able to take over the years and have been lucky
be a public servant, and especially to accountability, and value honesty. I want enough to meet my heroes William
work in local government. My dad, Leo to work with people who are motivated Shatner and Leonard Nimoy on several
Bradshaw, worked for many years in and proactive about solving problems. I occasions.
local government for Loudon County, really appreciate the excellent leadership Family: Wife Amanda Bradshaw;
which inspired me a great deal. I am team we have at the city of Knoxville. children Hannah, Emma and Liam
motivated to provide the best service From the Mayor on down, I could not Bradshaw
I can to the city and to the people of ask for a better group of colleagues. Years worked at current company: 14
Knoxville. What about Knoxville would you like
What is the most overrated piece of to improve? Degrees and certifications: Bachelor’s
in history, bachelor’s in political science
business advice you’ve heard? One thing I would like to improve from the University of Tennessee
The most overrated piece of business about Knoxville is our visibility at Chattanooga; master’s of public
advice I’ve heard is essentially that nationally as a leader in green administration from the University
micromanagement is the only way to innovation. Our green fleet policy is of Tennessee at Knoxville; master’s of
ensure productivity. Good hires need structured to move Knoxville toward business administration from Bryan
guidance but not someone standing the goals of a 50% reduction in College; Professional in Human
over their shoulder all the time. I enjoy greenhouse gases by 2030 for municipal Resources; Society of Human Resource
being present in all our shops – it gives operations and an 80% reduction by Management - Certified Professional;
me visibility as a leader, and it makes 2050 for the entire community. Our Certified Public Manager from UT
me available to employees at all levels continued innovation will be critical Knoxville
for any issues or problems that need to in achieving these goals. Fleet plays a
be discussed. I believe in assembling a major role in the city’s sustainability Community involvement: American
good team and empowering that team goals, and I am honored to lead our Public Works Association Tennessee
to do their best work. team towards realizing these objectives. Chapter president; Sertoma board of
What trait do you most want in a co- What don’t people know about you? directors; Southeast Government Fleet
Association regional director; City
worker? Some people might not know that I of Knoxville Wrecker Commission
The trait I would look for most in a am a Trekkie. I’ve been a huge fan of commissioner and secretary.
co-worker is integrity. When someone “Star Trek” since I was a little kid. I have

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