TENNESSEE ASSESSORS Hall of Fame

The Hall of Fame recognizes those Assessors and special allies to our field who have performed in an exemplary fashion. Awards are made every year at our Winter Meeting.

Lifetime Achievement Award

This is the highest honor the association can bestow upon an individual. This prestigious honor may only be earned through a lifetime of excellence in selfless service to the profession.

Dennis Anglin
Bill Bennett
Jimmy Clary
Ralph Cooper
Jim Dooley
Tom Fleming
Janie Gregson
Susan Gullette
Gary Harris
Darin Harrison
Ron Hillman
Calvin Hinton
Bob Icenhour
John Isbell
Cheyenne Johnson
Kelsie Jones
Barbara Kizer
Robert T. Lee
Dean Lewis
Ken Morrell
Barry Murphy
Don Osborne
Gary Paschall
Claude Ramsey
Bubba Ricketts
George Rooker
David Sherrill
Dare Simpson
Susan Sivley
Parkey Strader
Stanley Thompson
David Tuck
John Whitehead
Randy Yates

Excellence in Operations Award

This is the highest recognition the Office of Assessor of Property may receive. All aspects of the operations are evaluated, and this is truly the high watermark of management to be chosen for this award.

2011—Davidson County
2012—Bradley County
2013—Davidson County
2014—Shelby County
2015—Knox County
2016—Lawrence County
2017—Montgomery County
2018—Rutherford County
2019—Davidson County
2020—Hickman County
2021—Shelby County
2022—Hamilton County
2023—Montgomery County

Assessor of the Year

This award is bestowed upon the very best of the best, the Assessor of Property that has demonstrated the highest level of competency, leadership, and professionalism throughout the entire state.

2007—John Isbell
2008—Bill Gaines
2009—George Rooker
2010—Stanley Thompson
2011—Norma Kirk
2012—Betty Burchett
2013—Stanley Thompson
2014—Kay Sandifer
2015—Cheyenne Johnson
2016—Erinne Hester
2017—Chuck Jeffers
2018—Brad Coleman
2019—Debbie Byrd
2020—Beverly Morton
2021—Melvin burgess
2022—Johnny Alley
2023—Marty Haynes

East Tennessee Assessor of the Year

This award is bestowed upon the Assessor of Property that has demonstrated the highest level of competency, Leadership, and professionalism in East Tennessee.

2008—Gerald Holly
2009—Monty Treadway
2010—Phil Ballard
2011—Bob Icenhour
2012—Mike Campbell
2013—Chuck Jeffers
2014—Scott Buckingham
2015—Ron Hillman
2016—Randy Yates
2017—Debbie Byrd
2018—Marty Haynes
2019—Johnny Alley
2020—Molly Hartup
2021—Thomas King
2022—Donna Whitaker
2023—Chuck Jeffers

Middle Tennessee Assessor of the Year

This award is bestowed upon the Assessor of Property that has demonstrated the highest level of competency, Leadership, and professionalism in Middle Tennessee.

2008—Hohn Barbee
2009—Connie Brigham
2010—Betty Burchett
2011—Delton Mayberry
2012—Chris Traughber
2013—David Simcox
2014—Brad Coleman
2015—Rob Mitchell
2016—Rhonda Clanton
2017—Barbara Kizer
2018—Darin Harrison
2019—Steve Pierce
2020—Beth Martin
2021—Junior Jones
2022—Junior Jones
2023—Steve Pierce

West Tennessee Assessor of the Year

This award is bestowed upon the Assessor of Property that has demonstrated the highest level of competency, Leadership, and professionalism in West Tennessee.

2008—Beverly Morton
2009—Kathy Robertson
2010—Gary Paschall
2011—David Tuck
2012—Beverly Morton
2013—Calvin Hinton
2014—Betty Ashe
2015—Walter Yearwood
2016—Judy Smith
2017—Steve Glass
2018—Frances Hunley
2019—Walter Yearwood
2020—Melvin Burgess
2021—Rita Jones
2022—Josh Pulse
2023—Frances Hunley

Award of Excellence

This award is bestowed upon the individual that goes above and beyond the call of duty to provide assistance, guidance, and friendship to the Assessors of Property across the state.

2007—Ken Morrell
2008—Robert T. Lee
2009—Barry Monson
2010—Gary Harris
2011—Joe Griffin
2012—Carey Pinkerton
2013—John Allen
2014—Mark Volner
2015—Jess Conway
2016—Susan Gullette
2017—Greg Moody
2018—Bryan Kensey
2019—John Sharpe
2020—George Hoch
2021—Ryan Duggin
2022—Brett Bombrick
2023—Macy Brower

East Tennessee Award of Excellence

This award is bestowed upon the individual that goes above and beyond the call of duty to provide assistance, guidance, and friendship to the Assessors of Property in East Tennessee.

2018—Phyllis Holt
2019—Rhonda Duncan
2020—Lou Smith
2021—Criss Parrott
2022—Scott Morgan
2023—Kelly Pray

Middle Tennessee Award of Excellence

This award is bestowed upon the individual that goes above and beyond the call of duty to provide assistance, guidance, and friendship to the Assessors of Property in Middle Tennessee.

2018—Ryan Duggin
2019—Macy Brower
2020—Randy Helton
2021—Teresa Czap
2022—Jimmy Reeves
2023—Michael Mixon

West Tennessee Award of Excellence

This award is bestowed upon the individual that goes above and beyond the call of duty to provide assistance, guidance, and friendship to the Assessors of Property in West Tennessee.

2018—Johnna Slayton
2019—David Gillard
2020—Rhonda Drew
2021—Tracy Byrum
2022—Broderick Pearson
2023—Falisha Windom

Tennessee assessors Presidential Award

This award is earned after serving a single year at the helm of the Tennessee Association of Assessing Officers. This award is a recognition of the time given to advance the profession and help fellow Assessors.

2007—Ronnie Boyd
2008—Calvin Hinton
2009—Johnny King
2010—John Isbell
2011—Frances Hunley
2012—Stanley Thompson
2013—Betty Burchett
2014—Gary Paschall
2015—Scott Buckingham
2016—George Rooker
2017—Josh Pulse
2018—Chuck Jeffers
2019—Brad Coleman
2020—Walter Yearwood
2021—Debbie Byrd
2022—Erinne Hester
2023—Judy Smith

East Tennessee Presidential Award

This award is earned each year by dedicating time to assist fellow Assessors and advancing the profession in East Tennessee.

Phil Ballard - 2008-2016
John Whitehead - 2016-2023

Middle Tennessee Presidential Award

This award is earned each year by dedicating time to assist fellow Assessors and advancing the profession in Middle Tennessee.

John Barbee - 2008-2011
Brad Coleman - 2012-2015
Rob Mitchell - 2016-2019
Michelle Clark - 2020-2023

West Tennessee Presidential Award

This award is earned each year by dedicating time to assist fellow Assessors and advancing the profession in West Tennessee.

Francis Hunley - 2012-2023

Deputy assessor of the Year

This award is bestowed upon the very best of the best among those selected to perform the vital task of Deputy Assessor across the state.

2011—Arnold Tarpley
2012—Jimmy Clary
2013—Paul Fornes
2014—Patrick Lafferty
2015—Jim Weaver
2016—Penny Crowell
2017—Derek Flanigan
2018—Jane Smith
2019—Jackie Raley
2020—Kevin Mills
2021—Tammy Williams
2022—Jackie Raley
2023—Randy Ward

East Tennessee Deputy Assessor of the Year

This award is bestowed upon the very best of the best among those selected to perform the vital task of Deputy Assessor in East Tennessee.

2018—Cindy Shipley
2019—Robbie McGuire
2020—Trevor McMurray
2021—Misty Fischer
2022—Shana Justis
2023—Jackie Raley

Middle Tennessee Deputy Assessor of the Year

This award is bestowed upon the very best of the best among those selected to perform the vital task of Deputy Assessor in Middle Tennessee.

2018—Russell Key
2019—Randy Ward
2020—Kerri Pridemore
2021—Wendy Pace
2022—Carlie Eubank
2023—Derek Flanigan

West Tennessee Deputy Assessor of the Year

This award is bestowed upon the very best of the best among those selected to perform the vital task of Deputy Assessor in West Tennessee.

2018—Kevin Mills
2019—Javier Bailey
2020—Tammy Mayo
2021—Mary Martin
2022—Javier Bailey
2023—Kevin Mills

Outstanding New Member Award

This award is bestowed upon a new Assessor who demonstrates excellence in adapting to the role of Assessor of Property.

2011—Jack Price
2012—Brad Coleman
2013—David Morgan
2014—Ron Hillman
2015—Steve Pierce
2016—Thomas King
2017—John Whitehead
2018—Vivian Wilhoite
2019—Donna Whitaker
2020—Darrell Pittman
2021—Daniel Crabtree
2022—Todd Orr
2023—Lisa Odle

Outstanding Executive Board Member

This award is bestowed upon the member of the executive committee who gives back the highest level of contribution of service to this organization.

2011—Betty Burchett
2012—Delton Mayberry
2013—Dare Simpson
2014—Josh Pulse
2015—Erinne Hester
2016—Debbie Byrd
2017—David Tuck
2018—Walter Yearwood
2019—Stanley Thompson
2020—Steve Glass
2021—Molly Hartup
2022—Daniel Crabtree
2023—Josh Pulse

Outstanding Leadership Award

This award is bestowed upon the Assessor that demonstrates the highest level of outstanding leadership and courage across the state.

2011—John Isbell
2012—Bob Icenhour
2013—David Tuck
2014—Delton Mayberry
2015—Josh Pulse
2016—Billy Breeden
2017—Junior Jones
2018—Steve Pierce
2019—Marty Haynes
2020—Thomas King
2021—Johnny Alley
2022—Delton Mayberry
2023—John Whitehead