NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed SB1596 and announced appointees to the Tennessee State University Board of Trustees following action taken by the General Assembly. Each appointee is an alum of the University.

“Tennessee State University is a remarkable institution and my administration, in partnership with the General Assembly, is committed to ensuring students are being served,” said Gov. Bill Lee. “I’m pleased to appoint these highly qualified individuals who will work alongside administrators and students to further secure TSU’s place as a leading institution.”

The following individuals have been appointed:

• Trevia Chatman, President, Bank of America Memphis
• Jeffery Norfleet, Provost and Vice President for Administration, Shorter College
• Marquita Qualls, Founder and Principal, Entropia Consulting
• Terica Smith, Deputy Mayor and Director of Human Resources, Madison County
• Charles Traughber, General Counsel, Division of Real Estate, Retail, and Financial Services at Bridgestone Americas
• Dwayne Tucker, CEO of LEAD Public Schools
• Kevin Williams, President and CEO of GAA Manufacturing
• Dakasha Winton, Senior Vice President and Chief Government Relations Officer at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

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