Emily J. Reynolds, Vice Chair

Emily Reynolds has had an extensive career in public service, policy and government.  She is currently the vice chairman of the Tennessee Board of Regents.  

Reynolds was appointed to the TBR on September 30, 2010 by Governor Phil Bredesen. She was reappointed to serve a second term in 2016 by Governor Bill Haslam and a third term in 2021 by Governor Bill Lee.

Reynolds had previously served as Secretary of the United States Senate where she managed the Senate’s legislative, financial and administrative operations.  

A native of Nashville, Reynolds is a graduate of Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri.