Members
John Compton (Chair)
John Compton, a 1983 graduate of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is the former president of PepsiCo and currently a partner with the investment firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice. His term will expire in 2024.
Brad Box
Brad Box, a 1991 graduate of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is a partner in the law firm of Rainey Kizer Reviere and Bell in Jackson, Tennessee. His term will expire in 2028.
Commissioner Charles Hatcher
As Commissioner of Agriculture for the State of Tennessee, Commissioner Charles Hatcher serves as an ex officio, voting member.
Decosta Jenkins
Decosta Jenkins, a 1979 graduate of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is the former president and chief executive officer of Nashville Electric Service. His term will expire in 2026.
Shanea McKinney
Shanea McKinney, a 2008 (PharmD) graduate of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, serves as the Senior Advisor of Product Management for Cigna. Appointed by Governor Lee, Dr. McKinney also serves on the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy. Her term will expire in 2028.
Chris Patterson
Chris Patterson, a 2000 graduate of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is an attorney with the law firm of Patterson Bray PLLC in Memphis, Tennessee. His term will expire in 2026.
William (Bill) C. Rhodes III
Bill Rhodes, a 1987 graduate of the University of Tennessee at Martin, is the executive chairman of AutoZone. He is the former president and CEO of AutoZone. His term will expire in 2028.
Donnie Smith
Donnie Smith, a 1980 graduate of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is the former CEO and chairman of Foster Farms and the former president and CEO of Tyson Foods, Inc. His term will expire in 2024.
David Watson
David Watson, a 1973 graduate of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is a co-owner of Mountain View Auto Group. His term will expire in 2024.
Lang Wiseman
Lang Wiseman, a 1993 graduate of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is an attorney with the law firm of Baker Donelson in Nashville, Tennessee. From 2019-2021, he served as Deputy to Governor Lee and as Chief Counsel. His term will expire in 2028.
Woodi Woodland (Student Trustee)
Woodi Woodland is a fourth-year medical student at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. She is a 2020 graduate of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (B.S., Chemical Engineering with a Biomolecular Concentration). Her term will expire in 2024.
Jamie Woodson
Jamie Woodson, a 1994 (B.A.) and 1997 (J.D.) graduate of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is a former Tennessee legislator and former CEO of SCORE, the State Collaborative on Reforming Education. Founder and principal of TriStar Strategies, LLC, Woodson is a key leader in Tennessee’s work to transform public education. Her term will expire in 2026.