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TCAPWA Executive By Klair Kimmey
Committee
Tribute to Brooke Sampson
tennessee.apwa.net
We only just met. I was one of over 60 attendees she was tasked with registering and
PRESIDENT: Justin Holland welcoming to the Upper East Branch Meeting on Thursday, February 6. Brooke Sampson,
Administrator of Public Works, Chattanooga 4th grade school teacher, was in her element – moving and organizing a herd of students or
jholland@chattanooga.gov in this case, Public Works professionals.
(423) 643-6000
The meeting, at the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center in Townsend, preceded
PRESIDENT ELECT: John Fox a much-anticipated tour of the Bote Mountain Tunnel. Brooke was present because
Operations Assistant, Collierville Sevierville schools were closed for the day and her husband, Michael, works for Sevierville
jfox@colliervilletn.gov Public Works. She told me she was looking forward to helping with the “field trip.”
(901) 457-2800
We only had a few minutes to talk during the meeting, but she reminded me that
VICE-PRESIDENT: Nicholas Bradshaw Tennessee Public Works Magazine had recently featured a story about her school –
Fleet Services Deputy Director Sevierville Intermediate. In 2019 her class and another class of 4th graders visited
nbradshaw@knoxvilletn.gov Sevierville Public Works professionals in several different departments. She was looking
(865) 215-6194 forward to making it an annual event.
SECRETARY: John Chlarson I didn’t know her before that day, but I was so very impressed by Brooke and her
Public Works Consultant, MTAS enthusiasm and energy. I know I am not the only one who met her that day who felt a
john.chlarson@tennessee.edu profound sense of loss at hearing the news of the accident that followed the meeting – the
(731) 695-2472 accident that took her life and sent four others, Bob Moncrief, Nathan Raulston, Joseph
Dodgen and Eldon Denney to area hospitals.
TREASURER: Kenny Wiggins
Retired My thoughts and prayers are with Brooke’s family, the Sevierville Public Works
tcapwa.treasurer@gmail.com Department family, and with all the others affected by this horrible accident.
(865) 679-9724
Brooke Asheley Sampson, 36 of Seymour,
WEST DIRECTOR: Ethan Skaggs
Senior Design Engineer, Memphis went home to be with the Lord Thursday,
ethan.skaggs@memphistn.gov
(901) 636-6924 February 6, 2020.
If you knew Brooke Sampson, you know
MIDDLE DIRECTOR: Regina Santana
Engineering Services Director, Lebanon she was a devoted wife, dependable sister,
rsantana@lebanontn.org incredible Aunt Brookie, and phenomenal
(615) 444-3647 friend. Brooke was married to her best friend
Michael, for 7 1/2 years but their adventures
UPPER EAST DIRECTOR: Bryon Fortner began 18 years ago. In their spare time, you
Public Works Director, Sevierville could find them hiking, traveling, or spending
bfortner@seviervilletn.org time with their family. They participated in
(865) 429-4567 Hike the Smokies and within a two year span,
they reached 250 miles. In December 2019
LOWER EAST DIRECTOR: Eric Sines they were awarded the 250 mile pin for their
Director of Public Works, Collegedale achievements. If there was ever a sporting
esines@collegedaletn.gov event, family gathering, or special occasion,
(423) 468-1983 you could always count on Brooke to be there. Michael and Brooke Sampson in the Bote Mountain Tunnel
She was her siblings’ best friend and the glue
COUNCIL OF CHAPTERS DELEGATE: that held everyone together. She attended every school program, dance recital or ball game
Kimberly Strong that her niece and nephews were a part of. She regularly hosted slumber parties for them
Public Information Specialist where they would always make cookies. Brooke’s love also went beyond family as she was a
kstrong@chattanooga.gov loyal, steadfast friend. She was a wonderful role model and inspiration to everyone that knew
(423) 643-6187 her. Brooke was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Sevierville. She poured her faith
into the hearts of the youth group over many years. She was an extraordinary teacher. She
PAST PRESIDENT: Phillip Jones accomplished many things in her educational journey including a Doctorate of Education. She
Operations Manager, Metro Nashville taught in the Sevier County School System for 12 years. Her loss will be felt by many but her
phillip.jones@nashville.gov legacy lives on through the lives she has impacted.
(615) 533-2377
She was preceded in death by her grandmother Ina Bryan and Father-in-law Al Sampson.
CHAPTER ADMINISTRATOR: Mark Miller Survivors include her Husband, Michael Sampson; Father and Stepmother, Willie and
Public Works Director, Pigeon Forge Michele Bryan; Mother, Lisa Addison; Mother-in-law, Donna Sampson; Sister and Brother-in-
mmiller@cityofpigeonforge.com law, Jessica and Ryan Brown; Sister and Significant Other, Brittany Bell and Kyle Orr; Brother
(865) 429-7312 and Significant Other, Colton Bryan and Allie Coker; Sister and Brother-in-law, Nichole and
Wesley Lovitt; Brother-in-law, Brent Sampson; Nieces and Nephews, Haley, Brittany, Bronson,
COMMUNICATIONS CHAIR: Ryder, Copelyn, Laken and Lillii; Grandparents, WB Bryan, Jim and Betty Hodges; and Close
Bonnie Mumpower Dodson Friend, Clarissa Crowley.
Accounts Coordinator, Chattanooga
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TPW PUBLISHER: Klair Kimmey
P.O. Box 22491, Knoxville, TN 37933
klair@tnpublicworks.com
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