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Board Characteristics: Six members: three appointed by the Governor for four-year terms and three ex officio. Members include:

 

• Commissioner of Environment
• Commissioner of Economic and Community Development or his designee;
• Chairperson of the Conservation Commission;
• a member from the oil/gas industry;
• a member from the mineral industry;
• an owner of oil or gas property.

 

Commissioned under: T.C.A. 60-1-201

 

The statute authorizing this board expires: June 30, 2016.

 

Member Term Expires Representation
Pete Claussen Ex Officio
 Conservation Commission
Derek E. Gernt 06-30-2015 Oil/Gas Property Owner
Ken Haislip 06-30-2012 Mineral Industry
Chuck Head, Chair Ex Officio
 Commissioner's Designee,
Environment and Conservation
Brian Hensley Ex Officio
 Commissioner's Designee,
Economic and Community Development
James (Jim) Washburn 06-30-2012 Oil and Gas Industry