DIRECTORS

THOMAS E. STRICKLAND, JR. DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE MAYOR Date of Birth: March 4, 1953 Place of Birth: Knoxville, TN Education: B.S., Marketing, University of Tennessee Awards: Omega Man of the Year Golden Glove Diamond Mayor's Merit Award Prior Employment: Vice-President, Sports Telemarket, Inc. (1985-96) Boxing Promoter/Matchmaker (1982-Present) City Employment: Director of Community Relations (January 1997 - present) Accomplishments as Director of Community Relations Responsibilities include serving as a contact and liaison between community organizations and the City. Mr. Strickland oversees the City's Affirmative Action, Title VI, Remedial Action and Citizen Advocate programs. He also works with other city directors to increase minority employment and participation in city government. Elected/Appointed Public Positions: Elected to the State Democratic Executive Committee for a four year term Appointed to the Knox County Election Commission for three years Elected to the Knox County Commission for four year term in August of 2002 Board of Directors, Golden Glove Boxing, Inc. Tennessee Men's Health Network Wee Golf Course Community Action Commission Tennessee Theatre Metropolitan YMCA Martin Luther King Commissioner Leadership Knoxville Class 2000 Hobbies: Dancing, boxing and traveling Personal: Married to Terry Strickland, children are Jacqai, Ashley and Sheldon. Community Relations Department