House Joint Resolution 166 confirms the appointment of Todd Womack to the advisory board for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC). This appointment is in accordance with Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 49-9-501, which mandates that the governor appoint five members to the UTC advisory board, with specific requirements regarding alumni and state residency. Governor Bill Lee has appointed Womack for a term that will expire on June 30, 2028.
Todd Womack is a UTC alumnus, having graduated in 1995 with a degree in communication and media studies. He currently serves as the president and CEO of Bridge Public Affairs and president of Generation Property Management, in addition to his previous role as chief of staff for U.S. Senator Bob Corker. Womack is also actively involved with UTC, serving on the UTC Foundation Board of Trustees and the UTC Honors College Advisory Board. The resolution seeks the confirmation of his appointment by the general assembly, as required by law.