Joyner appointed to state commission | Collierville Independent

Special to The Independent

Gov. Bill Haslam has confirmed the appointment of Collierville Mayor Stan Joyner to the Volunteer Tennessee Commission, where he will serve as an At-large Member.

The commission is a 25-member bipartisan citizen board appointed by Haslam to oversee AmeriCorps and to advance volunteerism and citizen service to assist communities. In the search for candidates, Joyner’s individual characteristics and professional qualifications were noted as exceptional among the number of nominees who expressed interest.

From the State Capitol, Haslam thanked Joyner for his interest in state government and for his willingness to serve his fellow citizens of Tennessee.

Joyner’s appointment to the commission runs through Dec. 31, 2016.