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Division of Budget
Bill Bradley, Director

Agency Assignments



General Government

This functional area is composed of those elements of state government that make and execute the laws and are responsible for the overall daily operation and coordination of the many activities of government. More than any other functional area, General Government represents a diverse group of departments and agencies.

Cindy Hobbs, Coordinator 741-0843

Veronica Coleman - 253-6772

Pete Westerholm - 253-6768

Lance Iverson - 741-5045

Education

This functional area is responsible for the educational efforts of the state, from pre-school and K-12 through all levels of higher education.

Cathy Pierce, Coordinator 532-8362

Carol Neiger - 532-8363

Law, Safety, and Correction

The agencies and departments which comprise this functional group are responsible for the interpretation and enforcement of the state's laws.

David Chaffin, Coordinator 253-2067

Dean Tays - 253-6767

Mike Huffaker - 253-6773

David Chaffin - 253-2067

Resource, Regulation, Business, Transportation, and Economic Development

The Resources and Regulation functional group promotes and protects the state's natural, historical, and cultural resources as well as its consumers and workers. The Business, Transportation, and Economic Development related agencies are responsible for encouraging economic activity, thereby improving the livelihood of all Tennesseans through better job opportunities.

Winfield Shiers, Coordinator 532-8352

Matthew McElroy - 253-6775

William Wood - 532-8367

Cathy Pierce, Coordinator - 532-8362

Carol Neiger, Analyst - 532-8363

Strategic Planning

This group is responsible for the oversight of the preparation, monitoring, and evaluation of statewide strategic plans and program performance measures.

Susan Burdette, Coordinator 741-6091

Health and Social Services Budget Staff

  • Health and Social Services

Law, Safety, and Correction Budget Staff

  • Law, Safety, and Correction

General Government Budget Staff

  • General Government

Elaine Cosby - 253-6770

  • Resources, Regulation, Business and Transportation

Susan Burdette - 741-6091

  • Education

Health & Social Services

The agencies and departments of this functional group are concerned with the health and well-being of the citizens of Tennessee.

Boyd Glover, Coordinator 253-2065

Lance Iverson - 741-5045

John Webb - 253-4218

Alex Schuhmann - 253-6765

Capital Budget

John Carr, Coordinator 532-9227

  • State Building Commission
  • Facilities Revolving Funds
  • Capital Budget

Support Staff

Administrative Support

  • Kathy Gammill - 532-8346
  • Carolyn Everett - 532-9610
Research and Special Projects
  • Charles Brown - 532-8357
  • Susan Irby - 532-8349
  • Rick Newton - 532-8364