Gov. Bill Lee’s longtime finance aide appointed to oversee economic development statewide

Gov. Bill Lee’s economic-improvement commissioner Bob Rolfe is leaving the publish right after extra than a few yrs to rejoin the non-public market.

In his spot, Lee’s longtime finance aide Stuart McWhorter was appointed Tuesday to lead the state’s Office of Financial and Group Growth.

“Bobby has performed an a must have function in my Cabinet by recruiting new companies and field to our point out, supporting current businesses and growing economic possibility throughout Tennessee, notably in our rural communities,” Lee said.

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Rolfe has headed the department given that 2017, welcoming a continual stream of new businesses across the condition, such as Oracle Corp., new electric powered-motor vehicle vegetation from Ford and Basic Motors, and Amazon.

McWhorter, the son of leading wellness treatment executive R. Clayton McWhorter, served as the finance chairman for Lee’s campaign and was then appointed commissioner for the point out Department of Finance and Administration.

He established venture firm Clayton Associates in 1996 and, finally, FCA Venture Associates.

“Stuart has been a huge asset to the administration, and his know-how of equally the personal and general public sectors will make sure Tennessee continues to direct the nation as the finest spot to do organization,” Lee said.

Sandy Mazza can be achieved by using electronic mail at [email protected], by calling 615-726-5962, or on Twitter @SandyMazza. 

This write-up originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Gov. Bill Lee names Stuart McWhorter to financial development post