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14 THE TENNESSEE BANKER | MAY/JUNE 2016
PHOTO RECAP Thank You to Our Lunch Sponsor
DayBrought to you by TBA
TBA’s Young Bankers Division hosted its annual Day on the Hill March 8 at the State Capitol
in Nashville. More than 40 bankers from around the state joined TBA’s government relations team for a day of advocacy and observation of the state’s legislative process. The success of the day is credited to Tennessee bank executives encouraging their younger leaders to become involved in the political process and the value the industry places in strong legislative relationships.
The day-long program began with breakfast in the Capitol and a group session in the House of Representatives chamber. Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the Senate Ron Ramsey, Speaker of the House Beth Harwell, and Chairman of the Senate Commerce and Labor Committee Jack Johnson addressed the group and delivered their unique prospective on the legislative process, priority issues for 2016, and the importance of citizen engagement.
A highlight of the day, as in the last several years, was the luncheon hosted by Bone McAllester Norton PLLC at their offices across the street from Legislative Plaza. The luncheon provided an opportunity for bankers to hear an informative and candid panel discussion, which included Bone McAllester member and general coun-sel Trace Blankenship, Representative Craig Fitzhugh, Democratic Leader (D-Ripley), and Representative Steve McManus, Chairman of the Insurance & Banking Committee (R-Cordova). Representative Mike Stewart, Dem-ocratic Caucus Chairman (D-Nash-
ville), joined the group for welcoming remarks.
Early March is a great time to wit-ness the legislature while it is at its peak of activity. Attendees had the op-portunity to view numerous committee hearings, witness debate on some of
the year’s most high profile bills, and participate in group office visits with legislators to discuss local issues.
For more information about pro-grams presented by the Young Bankers Division, please contact Stacey Lang-ford at [email protected]. ■
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Lieutenant Governor Ron Ramsey
The group met in the House Chamber.
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Allison Winters, Billie Jo Parker, and Melanie Luckey
Matt Rigsby, Kasey Hempel, Jessica Clark, and Rep. Joe Pitts, Clarksville
Michelle Bing and Bo Blanken
Speaker of the House Beth Harwell Senator Jack Johnson
Matt Rigsby and Johnathan West
David Conner and Josh Lane
Bond Jones, Jonathan Medley, and Kevin Sanders
Melanie Luckey and Jonathan Medley
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Charles Bone welcomes the group to lunch.
Bo Blanken, Allison Winters, Sen. John Stevens, Billie Jo Parker, Michelle Bing, and Melanie Luckey
Rep. Mike Stewart
James Fuller and Michelle Bing
Robert Bradley and Lieutenant Governor Ron Ramsey
Doug Haehl, Johnathan West, Billy Snyder, Rep. Kelly Keisling, Ray Comer, Zach Carter, Daniel Greer, and Ron Alan Powell
Trace Blankenship of Bone McAllester Norton introduces Rep. Craig Fitzhugh and Rep. Steve McManus
Derrick Whitten, Sam Short and Emily Gray
Charles Robert Bone addresses the group.
Ray Comer and Ron Alan Powell
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Minority Leader and past TBA Chairman Rep. Craig Fitzhugh with House Insurance and Banking Committee Chairman Rep. Steve McManus.
Young Banker Division board members Johnathan West, Josh Lane, and Bo Blanken
James Fuller, Crystal Hillis, Suzanne Walker, Rep. Janice Bowling, Tim Land, and Robby Moore
Amy Heaslet, Michelle Bing, Melanie Luckey, Bo Blanken, Stacey Langford, and Josh Lane
Robby Moore, Justin Nipper, and Trace Blankenship Chris Schlueter and David Anthony
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