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TCAPWA executive by Mark Miller, TCAPWA Chapter Administrator
Committee
www.tennessee.apwa.net State of the Chapter
PRESIDENT: Ronnie Hammonds
Streets & Sanitation Mgr., Kingsport
ronniehammonds@kingsporttn.gov 2013 was a great year for TCAPWA.
(423) 229-9397 We saw a record number of venders at
PRESIDENT ELECT: Ken Donaldson the annual conference in Kingsport. It is
Director of Public Works, Columbia obvious that our ties with SWANA are the
kdonaldson@columbiatn.com strongest they have ever been. They have
(931) 388-8650 brought a lot to the table this year. We look
VICE-PRESIDENT: Rodney Keeton
Director of Public Works, Collegedale forward to continuing to strengthen this
rkeeton@collegedaletn.gov relationship and possibly add other groups
(423) 396-3135 who are interested in joining.
SECRETARY: Sharon Rollins Ronnie Hammonds, president, did
Consulting Program Manager, MTAS something new at the end of 2013 when
sharon.rollins@tennessee.edu
(865) 974-0411 he sent an email to members to ask if they
TREASURER: Kenny Wiggins were interested in serving on a committee.
Public Works Director, Alcoa Ten different people replied expressing
kwiggins@cityofalcoa-tn.gov interest to serve on certain committees.
(865) 380-4800 Ronnie and I met the first of December and
WEST DIR: Manny Belen placed each person who wanted to serve
Adm. Street Maintenance, Memphis
mannybelen@memphis.gov on a committee of their choice or assigned
(901) 576-7127 them one. This indicates a new enthusiasm
MIDDLE DIR: Guy Patterson among our members and a desire to be
Director of Public Services, Goodlettsville involved in our chapter.
gpatterson@cityofgoodlettsville.org APWA has 63 chapters and 100 branches and is 5013C non-profit tax
(615) 859-2740 exempt for the category of education. The national organization is strong
UPPER CUMBERLAND DIR: Tracy Meggs with approximately 28,492 members. The organization maintains an 87%
Civil Engineer, Cookeville
tmeggs@cookeville-tn.org renewal rate that is especially good since we are all volunteers.
(931) 520-5282 The Tennessee chapter had 878 members at the end of June, and at the
UPPER EAST DIR: Ryan McReynolds end of the year in December we had 909 members for a gain of 31 members
Public Works Director, Kingsport to the chapter. I’m extremely pleased that the Tennessee Chapter has gown
mcreynolds@kingsporttn.gov
(423) 229-9470 this much last year. The city of Crossville joined this year and is now a
LOWER EAST DIR: Justin Holland member of our chapter. APWA is continuing to offer a first time member
Sanitation Manager, Chattanooga campaign with half price registration until December 31, 2014. You can be
holland_j@mail.chattanooga.gov an individual member for only $87 a year.
(423) 757-5370 I encourage each member to invite a neighboring city to join them at
HOUSE Of DELEGATES: Calvin D. Clifton a branch meeting this year. Please call them and offer to pick them up.
Mattern and Craig, Inc.
cdclifton@matternandcraig.com We can send out invitations by email or magazine but the best way to get
(423) 245-4970, cell (423) 431-9114 members to join is a one-on-one relationship. I encourage you to set a goal
PAST PRESIDENT: Bill Yearwood for 2014 of one new member you will recruit. This year’s annual conference
Public Works Director, Bartlett in Nashville, which is in the center of state, is a great place to invite potential
byearwood@cityofbartlett.org members to attend. Vendors are already asking about booth space. Tune
(901) 385-5570 into Nashville 2014, a city that is rocking right now, and join us for a great
CHAPTER ADMINISTRATOR: Mark Miller
Public Works Director, Pigeon Forge time in October!
mmiller@cityofpigeonforge.com We have five board members who will attend the Roger Clark Leadership
(865) 429-7312 Conference in Norfolk, Virginia on March 21. If you are a board member
TPW PUBLISHER: Judy Keller and have never attended, think about attending the next one.
P.O. Box 474, Loudon, TN 37774 Our next board meeting will be March 13 at noon at Metro Public Works.
imagespublications@charter.net
(865) 458-3560 If you ever have any suggestions please feel free to email or call me.
TPW March/April 2014 5
Committee
www.tennessee.apwa.net State of the Chapter
PRESIDENT: Ronnie Hammonds
Streets & Sanitation Mgr., Kingsport
ronniehammonds@kingsporttn.gov 2013 was a great year for TCAPWA.
(423) 229-9397 We saw a record number of venders at
PRESIDENT ELECT: Ken Donaldson the annual conference in Kingsport. It is
Director of Public Works, Columbia obvious that our ties with SWANA are the
kdonaldson@columbiatn.com strongest they have ever been. They have
(931) 388-8650 brought a lot to the table this year. We look
VICE-PRESIDENT: Rodney Keeton
Director of Public Works, Collegedale forward to continuing to strengthen this
rkeeton@collegedaletn.gov relationship and possibly add other groups
(423) 396-3135 who are interested in joining.
SECRETARY: Sharon Rollins Ronnie Hammonds, president, did
Consulting Program Manager, MTAS something new at the end of 2013 when
sharon.rollins@tennessee.edu
(865) 974-0411 he sent an email to members to ask if they
TREASURER: Kenny Wiggins were interested in serving on a committee.
Public Works Director, Alcoa Ten different people replied expressing
kwiggins@cityofalcoa-tn.gov interest to serve on certain committees.
(865) 380-4800 Ronnie and I met the first of December and
WEST DIR: Manny Belen placed each person who wanted to serve
Adm. Street Maintenance, Memphis
mannybelen@memphis.gov on a committee of their choice or assigned
(901) 576-7127 them one. This indicates a new enthusiasm
MIDDLE DIR: Guy Patterson among our members and a desire to be
Director of Public Services, Goodlettsville involved in our chapter.
gpatterson@cityofgoodlettsville.org APWA has 63 chapters and 100 branches and is 5013C non-profit tax
(615) 859-2740 exempt for the category of education. The national organization is strong
UPPER CUMBERLAND DIR: Tracy Meggs with approximately 28,492 members. The organization maintains an 87%
Civil Engineer, Cookeville
tmeggs@cookeville-tn.org renewal rate that is especially good since we are all volunteers.
(931) 520-5282 The Tennessee chapter had 878 members at the end of June, and at the
UPPER EAST DIR: Ryan McReynolds end of the year in December we had 909 members for a gain of 31 members
Public Works Director, Kingsport to the chapter. I’m extremely pleased that the Tennessee Chapter has gown
mcreynolds@kingsporttn.gov
(423) 229-9470 this much last year. The city of Crossville joined this year and is now a
LOWER EAST DIR: Justin Holland member of our chapter. APWA is continuing to offer a first time member
Sanitation Manager, Chattanooga campaign with half price registration until December 31, 2014. You can be
holland_j@mail.chattanooga.gov an individual member for only $87 a year.
(423) 757-5370 I encourage each member to invite a neighboring city to join them at
HOUSE Of DELEGATES: Calvin D. Clifton a branch meeting this year. Please call them and offer to pick them up.
Mattern and Craig, Inc.
cdclifton@matternandcraig.com We can send out invitations by email or magazine but the best way to get
(423) 245-4970, cell (423) 431-9114 members to join is a one-on-one relationship. I encourage you to set a goal
PAST PRESIDENT: Bill Yearwood for 2014 of one new member you will recruit. This year’s annual conference
Public Works Director, Bartlett in Nashville, which is in the center of state, is a great place to invite potential
byearwood@cityofbartlett.org members to attend. Vendors are already asking about booth space. Tune
(901) 385-5570 into Nashville 2014, a city that is rocking right now, and join us for a great
CHAPTER ADMINISTRATOR: Mark Miller
Public Works Director, Pigeon Forge time in October!
mmiller@cityofpigeonforge.com We have five board members who will attend the Roger Clark Leadership
(865) 429-7312 Conference in Norfolk, Virginia on March 21. If you are a board member
TPW PUBLISHER: Judy Keller and have never attended, think about attending the next one.
P.O. Box 474, Loudon, TN 37774 Our next board meeting will be March 13 at noon at Metro Public Works.
imagespublications@charter.net
(865) 458-3560 If you ever have any suggestions please feel free to email or call me.
TPW March/April 2014 5
