February 18, 2019
By: Dwayne Page
Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada (R-Franklin) appointed State Representative Clark Boyd (R-Lebanon) to the State Workforce Development Board.
The State Workforce Development Board provides leadership and guidance to Tennessee’s Workforce Development System. The vision of the Workforce Board is to increase the competitive position of Tennessee businesses and attract new businesses through the development of a highly skilled workforce.
“Businesses from around the world are coming to Tennessee based upon our business-friendly environment and skilled workforce,” said Speaker Casada. “Representative Boyd’s background and leadership as Chairman of the Consumer and Human Resources Committee will serve the board well as they work to attract new businesses and continue to develop a world-class workforce.”
“I am honored that Speaker Casada has appointed me to serve on the Workforce Development Board,” said Representative Boyd. “Tennessee’s business climate has grown in large part because of our highly skilled workforce. I look forward to working with my colleagues to develop the next generation of workers and help attract new businesses and industries to our state.”
BACKGROUND
- Representative Clark Boyd represents House District 46.
- He is the chairman of the Consumer and Human Resources Committee.
- Representative Boyd is also a member of Calendar & Rules Committee, Select Committee on Rules, and the Commerce Committee.
- He is also a member of the Consumer Subcommittee, Employee Affairs Subcommittee, and the Utilities Subcommittee.