Gov. Lee Announces Leadership Transition at Tennessee Department of Economic & Community Development

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – At present, Tennessee Governor Invoice Lee introduced Commissioner Bob Rolfe’s departure from state authorities to enter the personal sector. Stuart McWhorter will return to the Lee administration to function the Commissioner for the Tennessee Division of Financial and Neighborhood Improvement (ECD), efficient July 11.

“Bobby has performed a useful function in my cupboard by recruiting new companies and trade to our state, supporting current corporations and increasing financial alternative throughout Tennessee, significantly in our rural communities,” mentioned Lee. “I commend his service to Tennesseans and want him a lot success as he enters the personal sector.”

Stuart McWhorter will succeed Bob Rolfe as Commissioner of ECD. 

“Stuart has been an incredible asset to the administration, and his data of each the personal and public sectors will guarantee Tennessee continues to guide the nation as one of the best place to do enterprise,” mentioned Lee. “I admire his service and am assured Tennesseans and our financial system will thrive below his management.” 

McWhorter served within the Lee administration because the Commissioner for the Tennessee Division of Finance and Administration (F&A) earlier than departing for the personal sector in 2020. McWhorter cofounded Clayton Associates in 1996, a enterprise agency that established FCA Enterprise Companions. McWhorter has a various background in entrepreneurship, new and small enterprise financing and enterprise worth creation. 

McWhorter earned his bachelor’s diploma at Clemson College and grasp’s diploma on the College of Alabama (Birmingham). He and his spouse, Leigh Anne, reside in Nashville with their 5 kids.

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