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TCAPWA Executive By Molly Gilbert
Committee
Meet Manny Belen,
tennessee.apwa.net 2017 TCAPWA President
PRESIDENT: Manny Belen Manny Belen truly personifies the best
Interim Director City Engineer, Memphis version of the spirit of Public Works. He
manny.belen@memphistn.gov is always full of energy, eager to help, and
(901) 576-6933 greets everyone with a big smile. He is a
man of few words, but many talents.
PRESIDENT ELECT: Ryan McReynolds
Assistant City Manager, Kingsport Belen holds a Bachelor of Science in
mcreynolds@kingsporttn.gov Civil Engineering and a Master’s in Public
(423) 229-9470 Administrations with emphasis on Public
Works Administration. He previously
VICE-PRESIDENT: Phillip Jones worked in the private sector in mainly
Operations Manager, Metro Nashville an engineering consulting capacity and
phillip.jones@nashville.gov joined the City of Memphis in 2007, first
(615) 533-2377 in Public Works Division but now with
Engineering Division. In his current role
SECRETARY: Sharon Rollins he is responsible for the maintenance
Consulting Program Manager, MTAS and operation of city streets, including
sharon.rollins@tennessee.edu maintaining all street striping, signage,
(865) 974-0411 markings and traffic signals as well as
managing the City’s major road, drainage,
TREASURER: Kenny Wiggins sewer and transportation capital improvement projects.
Director, Public Works & Engineering, Alcoa
kwiggins@cityofalcoa-tn.gov He has big plans for 2017 and would like to encourage TCAPWA members to
(865) 380-4800 intentionally seek out and encourage young members to participate. “I would like
to engage the next generation of young members and help them get involved in the
WEST DIR: John Fox organization,” Belen said.
Operations Assistant, Collierville
jfox@ci.collierville.tn.us Interacting with other public professionals that are relatively new to the
(901) 457-2800 profession is a great way to advance your career path. The YP group has planned
several social mixers, community service events, and technical tours throughout
MIDDLE DIR: Cody Osborne the last couple of years.
Waste Superintendent, Metro Public Works
cody.osborne@nashville.gov Belen gives credit to his mentors who have coached him along his career path and
615-862-4070 throughout his leadership roles in TCAPWA. “I would like to thank Bill Shaeffer,
Jerry Collins, William ‘Bill’ Kilp, Bill Yearwood, and Bo Mills, who have encouraged
UPPER EAST DIR: Nicholas Bradshaw and supported me.”
Planning & Safety Coordinator, Knoxville
nbradshaw@knoxvilletn.gov “I did not really plan to have a career in Public Works,” Belen said. “During my
(865) 215-6022 college years, I interned doing GIS and digitizing sanitary collection systems for
Public Works. This was the first time I was exposed to opportunities in Public
LOWER EAST DIR: Justin Holland Works.”
Administrator of Public Works, Chattanooga
holland_j@chattanooga.gov When speaking to someone who is starting out in the field of Public Works, he
(423) 643-6010; (423) 802-8422 cell tries to pass along how satisfying it is to know that you are serving your community.
Meeting citizens, solving and serving their needs is what he loves most about
COUNCIL OF CHAPTERS DELEGATE: Public Works. “The more we acknowledge that we are here to serve the public, the
Ronnie Hammonds more connected we feel with the community. I also enjoy seeing the completion of
Streets & Sanitation Manager, Kingsport projects that the community embraces and responds to positively.”
ronniehammonds@kingsporttn.gov
(423) 229-9397 He has lived in Memphis for 10 years and spends his free time outdoors, biking,
hiking, golfing, traveling and visiting other cities. “I enjoy living, working and
PAST PRESIDENT AND COUNCIL OF playing in Downtown Memphis next to the mighty Mississippi River,” Belen said.
CHAPTERS ALTERNATE: Rodney Keeton
Operations Manager, Stringfellow Chattanooga He joined TCAPWA in 2007 and what he appreciates the most about the
rodney@stringfellow.bz organization is knowing that a community of resources is available across the state,
(423) 544-3408 and that it is just a call or email away.
CHAPTER ADMINISTRATOR: Mark Miller “I am grateful and humbled for the opportunity to serve in this role and I look
Public Works Director, Pigeon Forge forward to a successful year,” he said.
mmiller@cityofpigeonforge.com
(865) 429-7312
WEBSITE COMM. CHAIR: Rocky Robinson
Technical Specialist, Metro Public Works
william.robinson@nashville.gov
(615) 880-1680; (615) 416-5014 cell
TPW PUBLISHER: Klair Kimmey
P.O. Box 52503, Knoxville, TN 37950
klair@tnpublicworks.com
(865) 288-0815
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