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TCED Advisory Board

2026 Board Members

The TCED advisory board plays a vital role in the success of the program. Composed of industry leaders and experts, the board ensures the program remains at the forefront of economic development by providing strategic guidance, helping shape curriculum and advocating for Tennessee’s economic growth.

Board members serve three-year terms and provide insights and expertise that help maintain the program’s relevance.

Amy Bunton (2028)
Pathway Lending

Brooxie Carlton (2027)
Tennessee Department of ECD

Kendrick Curtis, PhD (2028)
Middle TN Industrial Development Association

Nick Cunningham (2027)
Middle TN, Tennessee Valley Authority


Mark Farley, TCEcD (2027)
Upper Cumberland Development District


Bill Forrester, MPA, TCEcD (2027)
First Tennessee Development District

Mike Garland, TCEcD (2028)
City of South Pittsburg/Marion County IDB

Dave Kolzow, PhD (Standing)
Team Kolzow, Inc.

Dasha Lundy, PhD, TCEcD (2027)
Knox County Commission, District 1

Rena Purdy, TCEcD (2026)
Wayne County JECDB

Bob Rial, TCEcD (2026)
Dickson County

Justin Snow, TCEcD (2028)
The Roane Alliance

Jeff Taylor, TCEcD (2026)
Greene County Partnership


Mandy White (2028)

Jackson Chamber

 

UT CIS Representatives

Paul Jennings, PhD
Executive Director, UT Center for Industrial Services
193 Polk Avenue, Suite C
Nashville, TN 37210
Phone: (615) 532-8657
Email: paul.jennings@tennessee.edu

Kim K. Denton, CEcD
Economic Development Director, UT Center for Industrial Services
1610 University Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37921
Phone: (865) 974-8464
Email: kim.denton@tennessee.edu

Tintin Czach, TCEcD
TCED Program Director, UT Center for Industrial Services
193 Polk Avenue, Suite C
Nashville, TN 37210
Phone: (615) 532-4922
Email: tintin@tennessee.edu

TEDC Representative

Kendrick Curtis, Ph.D.
Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR)