Deniece Thomas
Deniece Thomas
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Tennessee Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development
Tenure
2022 - Present
Term ends
2027
Years in position
2
Predecessor
Compensation
Base salary
$171,744
Elections and appointments
Appointed
September 29, 2022
Deniece Thomas is the Tennessee Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development. Thomas assumed office on September 30, 2022. Thomas' current term ends on January 16, 2027.
Thomas was appointed to the office of Tennessee Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development by Governor Bill Lee in September 2022. She took office on September 30, 2022.[1]
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Political career
Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development (2022-Present)
Thomas was named Commissioner by Governor Bill Lee in September 2022. She succeeded Jeff McCord in the position.
Appointments
2022
Thomas was first appointed as the acting Tennessee Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development by Governor Bill Lee in September 2022.
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| Preceded by Jeff McCord |
Tennessee Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development 2022-Present |
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