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TCAPWA Executive Recognizing Public Works
Committee

tennessee.apwa.org Professionals as First Responders
PRESIDENT: Ethan Skaggs
BHS Concrete While police, fire, and EMS are often the three most recognized
ethan@bhsconcrete.com first responders, Public Works is also often silently there—
(901) 568-1929
providing vital support to emergency response partners, helping
PRESIDENT ELECT: Shane Snoderly protect essential services, and restoring those services following an
Director of Public Works & Eng., Alcoa emergency.
ssnoderly@cityofalcoa-tn.gov In alignment with the APWA strategic initiative to be the voice
(865) 380-4812 of Public Works, APWA is proud about the creation of a national
VICE-PRESIDENT: Casin Swann “Public Works First Responder” symbol as well as using it to
Vice President of Business Development support and promote Public Works first responders.
Pavement Restorations, Inc.
cswann@pritn.net Background
(629) 395-8189 • In 2003, President George W. Bush issued Presidential Policy Directive 8 (PPD-8)
SECRETARY: John Chlarson officially recognizing Public Works as first responders.
Public Works Consultant, MTAS • In 2010, Mississippi, under House Bill (HB) 664, recognized Public Works professionals
john.chlarson@tennessee.edu as first responders.
(731) 695-2472 • In 2017, the APWA Board of Directors approved the adoption of a national “Public

TREASURER: Emily Harrell Works First Responder” symbol for use throughout North America to identify Public
City Manager/City Engineer, Lakeland Works personnel and acknowledge their federally mandated role as first responders.
tcapwa.treasurer@gmail.com • In 2019, the U.S. Senate passed Senate Concurrent Resolution 15 (S.Con.Res.15),
(901) 867-5418 “Expressing support for the designation of October 28, 2019, as Honoring the Nation’s
PAST PRESIDENT: Kimberly Strong First Responders Day.” Public Works is specifically included.
Director of the Office of Constituent Services • In 2022 New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu signed into law SB325, formally
Mayor’s Office, Chattanooga recognizing Public Works employees as first responders.
kstrong@chattanooga.gov
(423) 643-7814 • In 2022, New Hampshire passed HB 536, “An Act relative to death benefits for Public
Works employees killed in the line of duty, and relative to workers’ compensation offsets
WEST DIRECTOR: Jonathan Whitfield for certain retirement system benefits.”
Street Maintenance Manager, Memphis • Public Works is often considered “the silent arm of public safety”… usually without
jonathan.whitfield@memphistn.gov
(901) 297-0311 fanfare. Public Works professionals are often the first on scene and the last to leave the
scenes of disasters—no matter the peril.
MIDDLE DIRECTOR: Rocky Robinson • The National Incident Management System (NIMS) lists Public Works alongside police,
Transportation Administrator, NDOT
william.robinson@nashville.gov fire, and public.
(615) 880-1680 This information can be found on the APWA website. Go to apwa.org for Public Works
UPPER EAST DIRECTOR: Scott Jenkins Professionals as First Responders resources.
Fleet Services Deputy Director, Knoxville
sjenkins@knoxvilletn.gov
(865) 755-8625
LOWER EAST DIRECTOR: David Collins
Administrative Manager, Chattanooga
dcollins@chattanooga.gov
(423) 643-6822
TPWI COMMITTEE CHAIRS:
John Chlarson and Klair Kimmey
info@tnpublicworks.com
(865) 288-0815
CHAPTER ADMINISTRATOR: Mark Miller
Public Works Director, Pigeon Forge
P.O. Box 1350, Pigeon Forge, TN 37868
markmillertcapwa@gmail.com
(865) 429-7312
TPW MAGAZINE PUBLISHER: Klair Kimmey
P.O. Box 22491, Knoxville, TN 37933
klair@tnpublicworks.com
(865) 288-0815 (o); (865) 924-4956 (c)

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