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David Salyers

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Tennessee Commissioner of Environment and Conservation
Tenure

2019 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

6

Predecessor

Compensation

Base salary

$178,968

Elections and appointments
Appointed

January 23, 2019

David Salyers is the Tennessee Commissioner of Environment and Conservation. He assumed office on January 23, 2019. His current term ends on January 16, 2027.

Governor Bill Lee appointed Salyers as the Tennessee Commissioner of Environment & Conservation on January 23, 2019.[1]

Biography

David Salyers received a bachelor’s degree in geology from Murray State University and a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in geological engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology. His professional experience includes working an as engineer and a manager, and serving as the executive director of the West Tennessee River Basin Authority from 1997 to 2018.

Political career

Commissioner of Environment and Conservation (2019-Present)

Salyers was first appointed to the position by Governor Bill Lee on January 23, 2019.[1]

Appointments

2019

Salyers was first appointed to the position by Governor Bill Lee on January 23, 2019.[1]

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by
Robert Martineau
Tennessee Commissioner of Environment and Conservation
2019-Present
Succeeded by
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