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Deniece Thomas
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]
Biography
Deniece Thomas earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Alabama, Birmingham and a graduate degree from Lipscomb University. Thomas' career experience includes working at an employment agency.[2]
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.
See also
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Preceded by Jeff McCord |
Tennessee Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development 2022-Present |
Succeeded by - |
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