The Honorable Randy McNally, Lieutenant Governor of the State of Tennessee, graduated from Oak Ridge High School in 1962 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Memphis State University in 1967. Called to the health care profession, McNally attended and graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy in 1969. After starting his career working in community pharmacies, McNally joined Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge as a staff pharmacist. He worked at the Center from 1979 until his retirement in 2010.   Lt. Governor Randy McNally first answered the call to public service in 1978 when he ran for the state house. He won election and served four terms. It was in the state house where he first served on the Finance, Ways and Means Committee. His work on the Finance Committee in both the House and the Senate would become his passion and where he made his greatest impact on the state.

As chairman of the Senate's Finance, Ways and Means Committee for a decade, McNally oversaw the General Assembly's only constitutionally prescribed duty: the passage of a balanced budget. Recognized across the state as a finance and budget expert, McNally's leadership has been critical keeping Tennessee budget in balance and its credit "Triple-A" rated. In addition to his 26 years on the Senate Finance Ways and Means Committee, McNally also served as chairman of the Senate Education Committee in the 102nd and 103rd General Assemblies.   A legislative leader for nearly 40 years, Lt. Governor McNally has been recognized for both his work in the General Assembly and in his community. McNally counts among his many achievements the American Conservative Union Conservative Achievement Award, NFIB's Guardian of Small Business Award, the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police Legislative Award, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation award for Legislative Assistance and the Tennessee Press Association Open Government Award.   Lt. Governor McNally and his wife Janice have two adult daughters, Melissa and Maggie and three grandchildren, Haley, Morgan and Trent.

Chairman Yager earned his Bachelor of Arts (Liberal Arts/History) and Master’s Degree (Education) from the University of Tennessee and earned his J.D.  from the University of Memphis. He worked his way through college and law school as a janitor and cashier. He began his lifetime of service as a teacher in the Harriman City Schools. He then served as County Attorney from 1978 to 1982 before being elected County Executive in 1982. He has since returned to the field of education as an administrator and assistant professor at Roane State Community College.

  During his terms as County Executive, Yager established himself as a sound fiscal manager. He left office with a budget surplus (with no tax increase) and  improved the county’s credit rating from A- to A during his tenure, something not always done in small to medium sized Tennessee counties. Yager’s administration as County Executive left an enviable record including demonstrated support for the local school system and county road network, strong support for the emergency services, job creation including a new industrial park and consolidation of the local Chamber, Tourism and Industrial Board offices, an animal shelter, new health department, a new interstate exchange and scores of grants to Roane County totaling millions of dollars. As County Executive, Ken demonstrated his belief that positive results come from working together, such as his efforts with other officials to secure a regional primary care Veterans Clinic in Roane County.   As a freshman Senator he was appointed vice-chairman of the Senate Environment, Conservation and Tourism Committee.  He was then elected by his peers to be on the Joint Fiscal Review Committee, which serves as a watchdog over the state's financial affairs. Prior to becoming the Senate Republican Caucus Chairman, Yager was the Chairman of the Senate State and Local Government Committee.   Ken is married to the former Malinda Raby of Oliver Springs. They have two children, Bonnie-Marie and Will. He and Malinda make their home in Kingston.

Jack Johnson has proudly called middle Tennessee “home” since graduating from Texas State University with a degree in education. Jack Johnson and his wife Deanna, the Circuit Court Judge for the 21^st Judicial District, are raising their three children in Franklin, where they attend Grace Chapel Church.  Jack and Deanna met over 20 years ago at a Young Republican function, sharing the same conservative values and the same dream of a future filled with faith and family. Jack Johnson has over 20 years of hands-on experience in the financial industry, beginning his career with Third National Bank (now SunTrust) as well as working in the asset management division of Pinnacle Financial Partners.

Leader Johnson proudly represents the 23^rd District which includes all of Williamson County.  When the day’s work is done, Jack enjoys spending time with his family, playing guitar, and piloting private aircraft.

Born and raised in Sumner County, Senator Haile attended public schooling before attending Lipscomb University and then graduating from the University of Tennessee with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy. After getting his graduate degree, I returned home to help run the farm and serve patients from behind the pharmacy counter.   For 42 years, Ferrell Haile has been helping customers and patients in the Sumner County area as a pharmacist. He has been a co-owner of Perkins’ Drugs, Springfield Drugs and South Side Drugs, Gallatin Drugs and McHaile Drugs, and Atrium Pharmacy. Senator Haile has worked hard to help better the quality and price as Chairman for the Tennessee Pharmacy Coop, Vice Chair for the American Pharmacy Cooperative Inc., board member of the Sumner County Health Department, member of the Tennessee Pharmacist Association, and member of the National Community Pharmacists’ Association.

Aside from being a pharmacist, since 1975 Haile has owned Haile Farms, a cattle farm serving middle Tennessee. During this time, he was also a member of the Tennessee Cattleman’s Association and the Tennessee Farm Bureau.   In addition to farming and being a pharmacist, Senator Haile has been blessed to be able to serve his community in a variety of roles as: a church elder, board member of Christian Towers, board member of World Christian Broadcasting, Paul Harris Fellow Rotarian, President of the Gallatin Morning Rotary Club, President of the Gallatin Rotary Club at Noon, Leadership Sumner alumnus, President of the Southeast Sumner Community Fire Department, and as an Eagle Scout.   In 2010, Haile was unanimously appointed by the Sumner County Commission to fill the vacant 18th District Seat. Since 2010, he was elected to serve the 18th Senate District.