Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced on Monday that former member of the General Assembly Rep. John DeBerry of Memphis will join his cabinet as a senior advisor.
“John DeBerry is a respected leader and man of faith who has served our state with integrity for decades as both a legislator and civil rights champion,” said Governor Lee. “John has fought to protect life, provide better education options for Tennessee students, and to reform our criminal justice system and I’m honored to have his counsel within the Cabinet.”
Mr. DeBerry has represented the 90th House District of Tennessee since 1995. He is a graduate of Freed-Hardeman University and the University of Memphis and currently preaches at the Coleman Avenue Church of Christ in Memphis in addition to churches and organizations across the country.
“It’s been an honor to serve my constituents for the last 26 years,” said Mr. DeBerry. “I am proud of the work accomplished throughout my time with the Tennessee General Assembly and I look forward to serving Tennesseans in this statewide role.”
Mr. DeBerry will begin on Tuesday. In his role, Mr. DeBerry will serve on the governor’s Executive Leadership Team and his office will be in the Tennessee State Capitol.