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 2022.
Leighton Chappell
Student Trustee
Leighton Chappell is a senior at UT Martin majoring in sports management. His term will expire in 2021.
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 president and chief executive officer of Nashville Electric Service. His term will expire in 2020.
Kara Lawson
Kara Lawson, a 2003 graduate of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is an assistant coach with the Boston Celtics. Her term will expire in 2024.
Amy E. Miles
Amy Miles, a 1989 graduate of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is the former CEO of Regal Entertainment Group. Her term will expire in 2022.
William (Bill) C. Rhodes III
Bill Rhodes, a 1987 graduate of the University of Tennessee at Martin, is the chairman, president and CEO of AutoZone. His term will expire in 2022.
Donnie Smith
Donnie Smith, a 1980 graduate of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is the former president and CEO of Tyson Foods, Inc. His term will expire in 2024.
Kim H. White
Kim White, a 1982 graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, is the president and CEO of River City Company in Chattanooga. Her term will expire in 2022.
Alan D. Wilson
Alan Wilson, a 1980 graduate of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is the former chairman, president and CEO of McCormick and Company. His term will expire in 2020.
Jamie Woodson
Jamie Woodson, a 1994 (bachelor’s degree) and 1997 (law degree) graduate of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is the former CEO of SCORE, the State Collaborative on Reforming Education. Her term will expire in 2020.