Andy T. Kidd was appointed Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of General Services (DGS) by Governor Bill Lee, effective January 15, 2026. DGS provides critical operational support services to all other departments and agencies in Tennessee State Government. As commissioner, he oversees all divisions within DGS, including the Division of Administration, the Central Procurement Office, Document Solutions, State of Tennessee Real Estate Asset Management, and Vehicle and Asset Management.

Kidd most recently served as the Deputy Commissioner of Fiscal and Administrative Services for the Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging, where he provided strategic oversight of the department’s fiscal, administrative, and operational support functions. In this role, he worked closely with statewide leadership teams to strengthen systems, improve service delivery, and drive better outcomes for Tennesseans.

His tenure in State Government includes a series of progressive leadership roles. He previously served as Director of Business Operations for Strategic Technology Solutions in the Department of Finance and Administration, where he supported enterprise technology initiatives. Additionally, he held the position of Director of Sourcing in the Central Procurement Office at DGS, where he helped modernize procurement practices and advance strategic purchasing across state agencies. Kidd began his career in public sector consulting, partnering with school districts nationwide to improve special education funding structures and strengthen compliance, which shaped his long-standing commitment to improving public systems at scale.

Kidd brings both legal and business training to his work, holding a J.D. from the Nashville School of Law as well as an M.B.A. and B.B.A. from East Tennessee State University. Throughout his career, he has been recognized for his innovation, stewardship of public resources, and mentorship. His honors include selection as a Nashville Emerging Leader Award finalist and receiving the Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council’s Outstanding Case Study Award. He has also served the professional community through roles such as General Counsel for Young Professionals in Government and as a SCORE mentor supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses.

Grounded by his faith, family, and Tennessee roots, Kidd and his wife stay busy raising their three children and remain active in school activities, community events, and exploring the State’s natural beauty. A lifelong Tennessean with a deep commitment to public service, Kidd has built a career dedicated to helping government operate more effectively, efficiently, and responsibly.